Engineering Problem Selection & Feasibility Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Apollo 13 Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Adapter Teacher Discussion Guide | Applications of Technology Education | Grades 9–12

This is the teacher discussion guide, with lesson flow, facilitation questions, anticipated student ideas and model explanations for leading the class discussion for the Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson in the Applications of Technology Education (grades 9–12) chapter Engineering Problem Selection & Feasibility, built around the phenomenon Apollo 13 Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Adapter. This scaffolded version adds sentence frames and extra supports for students who need them. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Engineering Problem Selection & Feasibility Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Apollo 13 Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Adapter Presentation; Engineering Problem Selection & Feasibility Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Apollo 13 Carbon Dioxide Scrubber Adapter Student Response Sheet.

Sections: I Notice...; I Wonder...; The Phenomenon; Warning Level; People On Board; Time Needed; I Notice...; I Wonder.... Sample item: “Driving Question: How do engineers define a real problem, list its limits, and test whether a solution is possible when time and materials are almost gone?”

What's inside: SCAFFOLDED Teacher Discussion Guide (editable .doc + PDF, about 1,243 words, 3 pages); answer key / model answers for the teacher.

Standards: Aligned to ITEEA Standards for Technological and Engineering Literacy for Applications of Technology Education, with embedded engineering design practices and career-readiness skills.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Teacher Discussion Guide. Format: editable Microsoft Word file plus a ready-to-print PDF.

Classroom use: Open with the phenomenon slide show, let students record ideas on the response sheet, and lead the discussion with the teacher guide. Built for Applications of Technology Education, grades 9–12.

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