lasses Prodigy Math Gam. 1 MCPS PhysA - Speed Limit Project Part 1 (2).pdf SPEED Speed Limit Project - Introduction LIMIT 25 NGSS Science and Engineering Practice, Asking questions and defining problems Crosscutting Concept: Patterns Purpose (HS-PS2-1): Engage students in using science to influence society by using physics in their neighborhood . Frame the learning project for this quarter, based on the essential question "Is the speed limit in my neighborhood appropriate?" Introduction: Science can be used to influence society and change communities. Traffic can have a profound effect on local communities. This quarter you will be studying traffic in your neighborhood and developing a public service announcement or letter to share your learning. The first step is to make some observations in your neighborhood related to traffic and how the speed limit is enforced. Preview the questions you need to answer and then take a walk through your neighborhood looking at the speed limits and observing traffic. Stay on the sidewalk or off the edge of the road for safety reasons; walk facing oncoming traffic, and use crosswalks to cross the street. Then answer the questions on Padlet or in a class discussion as directed by your teacher. This information about your neighborhood traffic will help you to focus on the essential question for this quarter, "Is the speed limit in my neighborhood appropriate?"