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Explore Possibilities (1 hour) > Print/View All Notes

Students will look at some existing PSAs and will begin exploring ideas for creating their own PSA in this lesson. Assist students as they explore different possibilities for their PSAs. There will likely be much debate as they weigh the messages and images they wish to use. Encourage them to keep track of their thinking and take notes on pages 9-11 in their Engineering Portfolios. You may want to create an account at edu.Glogster.com opens in new window in advance. Glogster is an interactive poster-making site where students can share ideas using pictures, videos, text and music.

Standards Addressed: MS-ETS1.B, Art.2.02, MTLSS4.B.1.a, MTLSS4.B.1.b, MTLSS4.B.1.c, Engineering Design and Development, SSOP5, SSOP6 opens in new window

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