Describe how bacterial and viral infectious diseases are transmitted, and explain the roles of sanitation, vaccination and antibiotic medications in the prevention and treatment of infectious diseases.

Use knowledge of genetics to produce a pedigree for two dogs and a punnet square to determine the chances that the dog's offspring will exhibit a specific genetic disease. Make a recommendation based on your evidence regarding the benefits and risks of mating these two pets.

Students are asked to describe the current scientific explanation for the origin of the solar system.

NASA has a goal of sending "pioneers" to build a base for humans on the moon as a take-off point for future planetary exploration. Students are asked to design a lunar base for future inhabitants based on their knowledge of the moon's properties and basic human needs for survival in such an environment.

*Systems, Order and Organization

*Unifying Concept (NSES) represented in this activity. Unifying concepts cross curricular areas and provide students with productive and insightful ways of thinking about and integrating basic ideas that explain the natural and designed world.