12th Grade Sustainable Materials Lessons

Explore the essential sectors driving Maine's economy, such as tourism, agriculture, and manufacturing. Enhance understanding of Maine's industrial landscape and the economic impact of each sector.

Explore the foundational aspects of SWOT analysis by focusing on recognizing strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats within a business context. Develop skills to accurately categorize these elements and gain strategic insights for driving business growth and managing risks effectively.

Explore key concepts related to the environment, including natural resources, various types of pollution, and practices that foster sustainability. Learners will grasp how these elements interconnect and contribute to environmental stewardship, equipping them to identify eco-friendly practices and reduce their carbon footprint.

Investigate the diverse effects of human activities on the environment and discover behaviors that foster sustainability. Enhance comprehension of environmental science by learning how to alleviate human-induced environmental challenges through responsible practices.

Examine 1950s environments to identify elements that are unsustainable today, focusing on economic scale, social order, and environmental conditions. Gain insights into historical sustainability challenges and develop analytical skills to assess and propose solutions for sustainable development.

Explore blood flow within the human body, focusing on the cardiovascular system's essential functions and the brain's anatomical structure. Identify the brain's lobes and understand the heart and circulatory system's role in material transport. Gain foundational knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to enhance understanding of how the cardiovascular system sustains life through nutrient and oxygen delivery.

Explore key concepts within materials science, focusing on properties such as density, melting points, and chemical reactivity. Gain an understanding of how physical and chemical properties define materials and their impact on culture and the environment.

Investigate various recruitment strategies used during World War I, exploring methods such as drafting and payment to enlist soldiers. Examine the role of homefront propaganda and analyze the essential contributions of women who maintained societal functions in the absence of men. Study advancements in warfare technology and understand the war's societal impacts and technological progress during this critical historical era.

Gain foundational knowledge of construction materials, emphasizing different types of wood used in framing and exterior applications. Understand common lumber defects and learn various fastening techniques. Develop the ability to select appropriate construction materials and fasteners for practical woodworking situations, enhancing decision-making skills in material application.

Explore the core concepts of urbanization, focusing on its impact on land use and the environment. Gain insight into how urban growth shapes land policies and ecological systems, fostering the ability to critically evaluate challenges in urban development.

Gain a foundational understanding of essential technological concepts, including fundamental principles and key applications. Develop the skills necessary to explore advanced topics and effectively apply technological solutions in various contexts.

Engage with the fundamental aspects of construction materials through insightful inquiries into identifying various wood types and their specific applications in building projects. Expand your understanding of material properties and practical applications, aiding informed decision-making in real-world scenarios.