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Rigor/Relevance Framework Activity
1.
Calculate medical dosages for
different weight animals.
9.
Determine the largest
possible area for a fixed
perimeter for a given shape.
2.
Calculate volume of solid
objects.
10.
Develop and write out
directions for assembling a
product or carrying out a
procedure.
3.
Collect water samples from a
stream and measure
dissolved oxygen, alkalinity,
and temperature.
11.
Look up the status of specific
legislation using
Congressional Internet site.
4.
Compare and contrast how
economic decisions are made
in other countries and the
U.S.
12.
Practice SAT vocabulary
words.
13.
Proposed and debate a policy
on limiting advertising in
school.
14.
Teach younger students a
science lesson to
demonstrate the Bernoulli
principle.
5.
Compare and contrast literary
styles of different authors.
6.
Conduct laboratory
experiments to observe
chemical reactions.
7.
Create a science project to
illustrate a science concept
(e.g., photosynthesis).
15.
Use word processing software
to write a business letter
requesting information.
8.
Design a model bridge to
carry a specific load.
16.
View an historical video and
answer factual questions.