How the World Works

An inquiry into the natural world and its laws; the interaction between the natural world (physical and biological) and human societies; how humans use their understanding of scientific principles; the impact of scientific and technological advances on society and on the environment.
Central Idea:
Earth’s patterns affect daily life

Lines of Inquiry:
  • Observing patterns in the environment (form)
  • Using patterns to make predictions (causation)
  • Ways patterns and changes of patterns impact daily life (change)
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