Assessment

Type
Pre-Test

Standards Met

Objectives Addressed

Biology

Nanoscience

B. 1. 1. Describe the structure of the major

categories of organic compounds that make up
living organisms in terms of their building blocks
and the small number of chemical elements (i.e.,
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous,
and sulfur) from which they are composed.

Learners will be able to relate the size of a

nano-sized objects to objects encountered in
daily life (macroscale).

B. 1. 2. Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.
B.1.3. Explain and give example of how the
function and differentiation of cells is influenced by
the external environment (e.g., temperature, acidity
and the concentration of certain molecules) and
changes in these conditions may affect how a cell
functions.
B. 2.1. Describe features common to all cells that
are essential for growth and survival. Explain their
functions.

Learners will compare surface-area-to-volume

ratios of different sized objects and explain that
surface-area-to-volume ratios play a role in the
unique properties of objects at the nanoscale.
Learners will be able to explain why (intensive)
properties of matter can change at the
nanoscale (for example: properties like boiling
point, reactivity, malleability, fluorescence,
magnetism).
Learners will be able to develop a definition of
self-assembly reflecting the process and the
role it plays in making nanostructures.
Learners will be able to evaluate models and
tools essential in understanding nanoscience
by assessing limitations of these instruments.

NGSS
HS-PS2-6. Communicate scientific and technical
information about why the molecular-level structure
is important in the functioning of designed
materials.
HS-PS4-4. Evaluate the claims, evidence and
reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic
radiation can be described either by a wave model
or particle model, and that for some situations one
model is more useful than the other.
CCSS
RST.9.10.3. Follow precisely a complex multi-step
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
the text.
RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols,
key terms, and other domain-specific words and
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or
technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and
topics.
RST.9-10.9. Compare and contrast findings
presented in a text to those from other sources
(including their own experiments), noting when the
findings support or contradict previous
explanations or accounts.

Exit Ticket #1

Biology

Nanoscience

B.1.2. Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.

Learners will be able to relate the size of a

nano-sized objects to objects encountered in
daily life (macroscale).

NGSS
HS-PS4-4. Evaluate the claims, evidence and
reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic
radiation can be described either by a wave model
or particle model, and that for some situations one
model is more useful than the other.
CCSS
RST.9.10.3. Follow precisely a complex multi-step
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
the text.
Exit Ticket #2

NGSS
HS-PS2-6. Communicate scientific and technical
information about why the molecular-level structure
is important in the functioning of designed
materials.

Group Share

Unit

Students will assume roles within each group

to demonstrate leadership and responsibility
skills.
Mini Quiz #1

Biology

Nanoscience

B.1.1 Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.

Learners will compare surface-area-to-volume

ratios of different sized objects and explain that
surface-area-to-volume ratios play a role in the
unique properties of objects at the nanoscale.

B. 1. 2. Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.
NGSS
HS-PS2-6. Communicate scientific and technical
information about why the molecular-level structure
is important in the functioning of designed
materials.
S-PS4-4. Evaluate the claims, evidence and
reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic
radiation can be described either by a wave model
or particle model, and that for some situations one
model is more useful than the other.

Learners will be able to relate the size of a

nano-sized objects to objects encountered in
daily life (macroscale).
Unit Students will identify structure and
function of the four macromolecules.

CCSS
RST.9.10.3. Follow precisely a complex multi-step
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
the text.

Exit Ticket #3

Biology:

Nanoscience

B.1.2. Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.

Learners will be able to explain why

(intensive) properties of matter can change at
the nanoscale (for example: properties like
boiling point, reactivity, malleability,
fluorescence, magnetism)

NGSS
HS-PS2-6. Communicate scientific and technical
information about why the molecular-level structure
is important in the functioning of designed
materials.
CCSS
RST.9.10.3. Follow precisely a complex multi-step
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
the text.

Gallery Walk

Unit
Students will assume roles within each group
to demonstrate leadership and responsibility
skills.

Mini Quiz #2

Biology

Nanoscience

B. 1. 2. Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.

Learners will be able to explain why (intensive)

properties of matter can change at the
nanoscale (for example: properties like boiling
point, reactivity, malleability, fluorescence,
magnetism).

NGSS

Unit

Students will creatively make a model for their

HS-ETS1.4. Use a computer simulation to model
the impact of proposed solutions to a complex real- innovative idea.
world problem with numerous criteria an
constraints on interactions within and between
systems relevant to the problem
HS-PS2-6. Communicate scientific and technical
information about why the molecular-level structure
is important in the functioning of designed
materials.
S-PS4-4. Evaluate the claims, evidence and
reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic
radiation can be described either by a wave model
or particle model, and that for some situations one
model is more useful than the other.

CCSS
RST.9.10.3. Follow precisely a complex multi-step
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
the text.
RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols,
key terms, and other domain-specific words and
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or
technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and
topics.
Proposal Rubric

Biology

Nanoscience

B. 1. 1. Describe the structure of the major

categories of organic compounds that make up
living organisms in terms of their building blocks
and the small number of chemical elements (i.e.,
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous,
and sulfur) from which they are composed.

Learners will be able to relate the size of a

nano-sized objects to objects encountered in
daily life (macroscale).

B. 1. 2. Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.
B.1.3. Explain and give example of how the
function and differentiation of cells is influenced by

Learners will compare surface-area-to-volume

ratios of different sized objects and explain that
surface-area-to-volume ratios play a role in the
unique properties of objects at the nanoscale.
Learners will be able to explain why (intensive)
properties of matter can change at the
nanoscale (for example: properties like boiling
point, reactivity, malleability, fluorescence,
magnetism).
Learners will be able to develop a definition of

the external environment (e.g., temperature, acidity self-assembly reflecting the process and the
and the concentration of certain molecules) and
role it plays in making nanostructures.
changes in these conditions may affect how a cell
Learners will be able to evaluate models and
functions.
tools essential in understanding nanoscience
B. 2.1. Describe features common to all cells that
by assessing limitations of these instruments.
are essential for growth and survival. Explain their
Unit
functions.

NGSS

Students will develop a solution to the

agricultural issue using critical thinking and
problem solving skills.

HS-PS2-6. Communicate scientific and technical

Students will creatively make a model for their
information about why the molecular-level structure innovative idea.
is important in the functioning of designed
materials.
Students groups will present their information
to community experts.
HS-PS4-4. Evaluate the claims, evidence and
reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic
Students will use scientific-based literature in
radiation can be described either by a wave model developing their solution to the agricultural
or particle model, and that for some situations one issue.
model is more useful than the other.
Students will utilize rubrics and accurate
CCSS
timelines throughout the project to hold
themselves accountable and responsible for
RST.9.10.3. Follow precisely a complex multi-step
their work.
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
Students will assume roles within each group
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in to demonstrate leadership and responsibility
the text.
skills.
RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols,

Students will identify structure and function of

key terms, and other domain-specific words and

phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or
technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and
topics.

the four macromolecules.

RST.9-10.9. Compare and contrast findings

presented in a text to those from other sources
(including their own experiments), noting when the
findings support or contradict previous
explanations or accounts.
Post-Test

Biology

Nanoscience

B. 1. 1. Describe the structure of the major

categories of organic compounds that make up
living organisms in terms of their building blocks
and the small number of chemical elements (i.e.,
carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorous,
and sulfur) from which they are composed.

Learners will be able to relate the size of a

nano-sized objects to objects encountered in
daily life (macroscale).

B. 1. 2. Understand that the shape of a molecule

determines its role in the many different types of
cellular processes (e.g., metabolism, homeostasis,
growth and development, and heredity) and
understand that the majority of these processes
involve proteins that act as enzymes.

Learners will compare surface-area-to-volume

ratios of different sized objects and explain that
surface-area-to-volume ratios play a role in the
unique properties of objects at the nanoscale.
Learners will be able to explain why (intensive)
properties of matter can change at the
nanoscale (for example: properties like boiling
point, reactivity, malleability, fluorescence,
magnetism).

B.1.3. Explain and give example of how the

function and differentiation of cells is influenced by Learners will be able to develop a definition of
the external environment (e.g., temperature, acidity self-assembly reflecting the process and the
role it plays in making nanostructures.
and the concentration of certain molecules) and
changes in these conditions may affect how a cell

functions.
B. 2.1. Describe features common to all cells that
are essential for growth and survival. Explain their
functions.

NGSS
HS-PS2-6. Communicate scientific and technical
information about why the molecular-level structure
is important in the functioning of designed
materials.
HS-PS4-4. Evaluate the claims, evidence and
reasoning behind the idea that electromagnetic
radiation can be described either by a wave model
or particle model, and that for some situations one
model is more useful than the other.
CCSS
RST.9.10.3. Follow precisely a complex multi-step
procedure when carrying out experiments, taking
measurements, or performing technical tasks,
attending to special cases or exceptions defined in
the text.
RST.9-10.4. Determine the meaning of symbols,
key terms, and other domain-specific words and
phrases as they are used in a specific scientific or
technical context relevant to grades 9-10 texts and

Learners will be able to evaluate models and

tools essential in understanding nanoscience
by assessing limitations of these instruments.

topics.
RST.9-10.9. Compare and contrast findings
presented in a text to those from other sources
(including their own experiments), noting when the
findings support or contradict previous
explanations or accounts.