• Communication 
• Research 
• Number Sense, Numeration and Operations 
• Patterns and Relationships 
• Probability and Statistics 
• Problem Solving 
• Cultural Environment 
• Natural Environment 
• Earth, Space and Physical Environment 
• Forces, Matter, and Energy 
• Life Processes 

• During the interview the students will need to be able to effectively communicate with the person they are interviewing to be able to get the information that they need for their reports. The written paper must communicate in standard written English the data they collected during the interview.
• Through the group work and surveys the students will enhance their communication skills.
• The student will be using communication skills with the members of the group and will also be involved in research skills and writing a formal paper about the science investigation.
• The students will communicate in groups in activities of creating a business, mock election, drawing pictures of Stockbridge and McDonough over the last ten years, and create a model of Henry County focusing on cities, towns, rivers, interstate highways, and railroads. 

• This project is relevant to the students' lives because they are learning about their own community and many times their own families. 
• This activity makes their learning relevant because they are gathering their data from their local community.
• This investigation will be relevant to the student because all the investigations will involve Henry County problems associated with the fast pace growth.

• To organize data they collect, students will use their problem solving/reasoning and creative thinking skills. 
• Before their interviews, students must decide what kinds of information they are looking for so that they can compile a list of questions to ask.
• The students will use problem solving skills to develop a question for science and to determine how to investigate that problem. 
• Also in groups, the students will problem solve through determining how to create their final product for the activity.

CREATIVE THINKING 

• The student will have to use creative thinking skills when taking data and drawing conclusions about the problem under investigation. 

12.79 Compose numerous modes of discourse using different points of view for various audiences. 

     C. Write an expository discourse using appropriate diction and standard English. 
     D. Write a descriptive discourse using appropriate diction and standard English. 

12.81 Write creatively utilizing a variety of modes. 

     A. Write poetry, short stories, essays, plays, and monologues. 

12.82 Recognize the differences among slang, colloquial, and formal written expressions. 

     A. Use the appropriate words that particular writing situations require. 

12.86 Apply literature to personal and societal environments. 

     A. Understand literature's application to individual lives. 

12.88 Write creatively utilizing a variety of modes. 

     A. Write poetry, short stories, essays, plays, and monologues in response to drama, art and music. 
 
  

Math 

12.23 Compare and compute with real numbers. 

     A. Determine the reasonableness of an answer using estimation.  
     B. Add, subtract, multiply and divide with real numbers.  
     C. Solve problems using ratio and percent.  
     D. Demonstrate calculator skills.  

12.26 Analyze numerical information. 

     B. Read and interpret tables, charts and diagrams.  
     C. Collect and organize data into tables, charts and diagrams.  

12.27 Graph algebraic relationships. 

     A. Graph points, lines, and conic sections on a coordinate plane.  

12.29 Determine probability; generate and interpret statistics. 

     A. Determine if a given statistic is used appropriately.  
     B. Determine measures of central tendencies and predict outcomes (mean, median, mode, range).  
     C. Use patterns, sequences, and series to predict future outcomes.  

12.30 Demonstrate problem solving strategies. 

     A. Apply an appropriate strategy to solve problems.  
     B. Use estimation to determine the reasonableness of an answer.  
     C. Use physical models and technology to demonstrate mathematical concepts.  
     D. Use a calculator to solve computational problems.  
 

Science 

Earth, Space and Physical Environment  

12.11 Recognize the nature of science as a human endeavor and demonstrate the scientific method as it relates to earth, space and physical environment. 

     A. Design and conduct a full scientific investigation. 
     B. Identify questions and concepts that build and underlay the scientific method. 
     C. Collect and interpret data graphically and verbally. 
     D. Summarize data graphically and verbally. 
     E. Communicate and defend a scientific argument based on research. 
     F. Use technology to manipulate data and transmit findings of the scientific investigations. 
     G. Use tools to gather, interpret and analyze data. 
     H. Revise scientific explanations based on logic and evidence. 
     I. Identify science that affects stunts locally, regionally, nationally and globally. 
     J. Relate science to other disciplines and daily life. 

12.12 Evaluate science, technology, society and the environment as they relate to earth, space and physical environment. 

     A. Analyze current issues in society that incorporate science concepts. 
     B. Assess the impact of human activity on certain ecological situations. 
     C. Explore ways to solve current ecological problems and to minimize problems in the future. 
     D. Analyze the development of new technology and its impact on society. 
     E. Analyze interactions of science, technology and society. 

Forces, Matter, and Energy 

12.14 Demonstrate an understanding of the origin, structure, and properties of matter. 

     G. Distinguish common acids and bases. 
     H. Develop, explain and use the concept of pH. 

Life Processes 

12.17 Evaluate science, technology, society and the environment as they relate to life sciences. 

     A. Analyze current issues in society that incorporate science concepts. 
     B. Assess the impact of human activity on certain ecological situations. 
     C. Explore ways to solve current ecological problems and to minimize problems in the future. 
     D. Analyze the development of new technology and its impact on society. 
     E. Analyze interactions of science, technology and society. 

12.21 Analyze interactions among organisms, as well as relationships between living and nonliving systems.  

     A. Assess the behavior of organisms in terms of the common function of living organisms. 
     B. Explain the importance of the interaction of living and nonliving factors in an ecosystem. 
     C. Distinguish among communities and their changes through time. 
     D. Relate how populations may change through time. 
     E. Relate geography and climate to the biome type of a given area. 
     F. Assess the impact of human activity on certain ecological situations. 
     G. Explore ways to help solve current ecological problems and to minimize problems in the future. 
 

Social Studies 

12.9 Describe the interdependence of humans and the environment. 

     A. Describe how humans modify the physical environment. 
     B. Discuss how events in one country have an impact upon members of the world (i.e., drought, debt).  
     C. Evaluate the use of renewable and nonrenewable resources.  

12.10 Evaluate information from maps and graphs. 

     A. Draw conclusions from a variety of maps and graphs. 

12.1 Describe the concept of government.  

     C. Discriminate between the different levels and responsibilities of government.  

12.4 Identify political, economic and social trends that have occurred from prehistory to present.  

     A. Demonstrate an understanding of how major institutions relate to society.  
     B. Identify and discuss the importance of current issues (domestic and foreign).  

12.7 Evaluate the duties and responsibilities of citizenship.  

     A. Differentiate between the duties and responsibilities of citizenship. 

Being able to express themselves in a logical and succinct manner  

Using vocabulary that is appropriate to the situation 

Doing research from primary sources 

Producing a written product that logically developed and free from spelling, grammar, and mechanical errors 

Biology, Chemistry, and Science, Technology and Society  

Cultural Environment and Natural Environment