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Middle/High School Engineering Unit – Rachael Fein __ AREE Essential Question: __ How does data gathered through NASA airborne research campaigns help us understand interactions between Earth systems?
 * Mapping the Bloom in Monterey Bay **

__Unit Student Investigation Question:__ How do engineers design remote sensors to collect data?

__Sample State Content Standards ([|Ohio Engineering and Science Technologies]):__ Apply the steps of the design process to solve a variety of design problems. Describe the application of the principles and elements of design utilized in products, print media, and art forms
 * Introduction to Design**

__ Learning Objectives: __ Students will Simulate the experience of real in-situ data collection Compare processes of ground and airborne data collection Experience the engineering design process

__Unique Activities__: Students Design, build, and use a LEGO NTX robot to simulate MASTER data collection Analyze MASTER infrared images of Monterey Bay Analyze solubility, temperature, and chlorophyll data Develop Skills in Datalogging and Using the RoboLab Light Sensor Conduct a simulated investigation of remote sensing data collection Complete daily engineering logs

__Resources:__ Curriculum Brief Development of a Harmful Algae Bloom Five Step Investigation Searching for the Light Investigation Analyzing Sensor Data Activity Student Template for Mapped Bloom Teacher Resources