Introduction

"How does one transform a desert planet into a paradise? Could sandworms really exist? What's in that melange anyway?"

Join us to discover all of this in the Science of Dune. We will screen the movie and take a look at a book called The Science of Dune to make discoveries so that you can develop your own futuristic technology solution.

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Essential Questions

• What is natural selection and how does it shape modern species?

• What role does genetic diversity play in natural selection?

• How are species classified for study?

• Why do some species survive and others go extinct?

• What are storyboards and how are they used in the design of digital products?

• How are various tools used to create high-quality videos?

• How are effects such as subtitles, transitions, and special effects included in video production?

• How are animations created?

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Learning Objectives

Students will be able to…

• Define biodiversity, variation, natural selection, evolution, and adaptation.

• Apply an understanding of natural selection to various species.

• Explain the mechanisms for evolution.

• Identify and debunk various myths and misunderstandings about evolution. Explain and model use of storyboarding Cite and use video creation software ranging from free to paid, online to downloaded Edit videos to include subtitles, special effects, and transitions