Understanding Key Concepts

A school is trying to reduce plastic waste. They begin by investigating what types of plastics are most commonly used in their cafeteria. Which key concept does this relate to?

• Function

• Form

• Perspective

• Responsibility

A student wonders why coral reefs are dying and learns that water pollution and rising ocean temperatures are to blame. Which key concept is being explored?

• Change

• Causation

• Form

• Perspective

A community installs solar panels to decrease their use of fossil fuels and help reduce global warming. What concept is at the heart of this solution?

• Function

• Connection

• Responsibility

• Form

A student notices that fewer birds visit their backyard since the trees were cut down. Which key concept helps them understand this observation?

• Causation

• Change

• Connection

• Perspective

In order to make their school more inclusive, students interview classmates to understand their different needs and backgrounds. What concept is emphasized in this activity?

• Function

• Perspective

• Form

• Causation

A group of students designs a device that collects rainwater for reuse in school gardens. Which key concept is being applied?

• Function

• Change

• Perspective

• Responsibility

A city experiences a sudden increase in traffic. City planners examine what led to this issue. Which concept are they focusing on?

• Change

• Form

• Causation

• Function

Students create a timeline showing how transportation has evolved over the past 100 years. Which key concept is the focus here?

• Change

• Form

• Connection

• Perspective

After learning about pollution, students write letters to the mayor with suggestions on how to reduce waste in their neighborhood. Which concept is being demonstrated?

• Perspective

• Responsibility

• Connection

• Function

Students research how bees help plants grow and how this affects the food chain. What key concept are they exploring?

• Change

• Connection

• Form

• Function