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An Industrial Swarm
Multiplication Using Multi-digit Numbers
5th Grade

The Mission
38 min

Storyline

Massive swarms of insects are attacking the surface of planets in the Outer Rim. The crew has been called in to investigate and put a stop to the swarms.

Exanis is under attack from one of the swarms. On arrival, the crew discovers that the insects are actually GAL-Delilahs that are harvesting natural resources from the planet's surface. The crew will work in teams to determine the size of the swarm and to construct a trap that is large enough and strong enough to hold the GALs.

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3-Dimensional Science

Science and Engineering Practices

Analyzing and Interpreting Data

  • Analyze and interpret data to make sense of phenomena, using logical reasoning, mathematics, and/or computation.

  • Compare and contrast data collected by different groups in order to discuss similarities and differences in their findings.

  • Analyze data to refine a problem statement or the design of a proposed object, tool, or process.

  • Use data to evaluate and refine design solutions.

Using Mathematics and Computational Thinking

  • Describe, measure, estimate, and/or graph quantities (e.g., area, volume, weight, time) to address scientific and engineering questions and problems.

  • Create and/or use graphs and/or charts generated from simple algorithms to compare alternative solutions to an engineering problem.

Constructing Explanations and Designing Solutions

  • Generate and compare multiple solutions to a problem based on how well they meet the criteria and constraints of the design solution.

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