Measurement, Significant Figures, & the Metric System Phenomena-Based Lesson: Metric Conversion Discrepancy Causing the Mars Climate Orbiter Crash Presentation | Chemistry | Grades 9–12

This is the student-facing slide presentation that introduces the phenomenon, walks the class through observations and driving questions, and frames the evidence students will use for the Phenomena-Based Lesson in the high school Chemistry (grades 9–12) chapter Measurement, Significant Figures, & the Metric System, built around the phenomenon Metric Conversion Discrepancy Causing the Mars Climate Orbiter Crash. It is sold separately from the other two parts of the set.

Complete the set: Measurement, Significant Figures, & the Metric System Phenomena-Based Lesson: Metric Conversion Discrepancy Causing the Mars Climate Orbiter Crash Teacher Discussion Guide; Measurement, Significant Figures, & the Metric System Phenomena-Based Lesson: Metric Conversion Discrepancy Causing the Mars Climate Orbiter Crash Student Response Sheet. Scaffolded version: Measurement, Significant Figures, & the Metric System Scaffolded Phenomena-Based Lesson: Metric Conversion Discrepancy Causing the Mars Climate Orbiter Crash Presentation.

Sections: Section 1: Three-dimensional Learning Alignment (ngss); NGSS Dimension; Aligned Three-dimensional Learning Goal; Section 2: Anchoring Phenomenon & Driving Inquiry; Section 3: Productive Science Talk Moves Matrix; Talk Move Category; Verbatim Facilitation Prompt & Goal; Section 5: Student Misconceptions & Scientific Corrections. Sample item: “Why are standardized SI units and dimensional analysis vital in scientific measurement?”

What's inside: Student Slide Show (editable .pptx + PDF, 22 slides).

Standards: HS-PS1-3 — Plan and conduct an investigation to gather evidence to compare the structure of substances at the bulk scale to infer the strength of electrical forces between particles.

Resource type: Phenomena-Based Lesson – Presentation. Format: editable Microsoft PowerPoint 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 high school Chemistry, grades 9–12.

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