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On the Edge of Tomorrow (5th)
Argument Writing
5th Grade

The Mission
49 min

Storyline

To challenge Rocco Jax's unsettling proposal, the crew will write persuasive rejections in the hopes of saving the Outer Rim's education system and future.

The rising population in the Outer Rim colonies of Tellenor, Dejerria, Tractum, Exanus, Tristell, and Kore has resulted in a growing number of school-aged children. In response, the United Colonies of Earth is considering different proposals for the establishment of a suitable education system for the Outer Rim. However, Rocco Jax, the CEO of Arcon Industries, is rallying support for a deeply troubling proposal. The mission for the crew is to undermine this proposition by presenting an even more persuasive rejection that highlights the flaws and lack of research in the Arcon Industries' proposal. Each team will represent and champion the educational vision of a different Outer Rim planet.

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3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Engaging in Argument from Evidence

  • Compare and refine arguments based on an evaluation of the evidence presented.

  • Distinguish among facts, reasoned judgement based on research findings, and speculation in an explanation.

  • Respectfully provide and receive critiques from peers about a proposed procedure, explanation, or model by citing relevant evidence and posing specific questions.

  • Construct and/or support an argument with evidence, data, and/or a model.

  • Use data to evaluate claims about cause and effect.

  • Make a claim about the merit of a solution to a problem by citing relevant evidence about how it meets the criteria and constraints of the problem.

Obtaining, Evaluating, and Communicating Information

  • Read and comprehend grade appropriate complex texts and/or other reliable media to summarize and obtain scientific and technical ideas and describe how they are supported by evidence.

  • Compare and/or combine across complex texts and/or other reliable media to support the engagement in other scientific and/or engineering practices.

  • Combine information in written text with that contained in corresponding tables, diagrams, and/or charts to support the engagement in other scientific and/or engineering practices.

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