Raymond W. Brooks
This unit can satisfy Performance Standards in Science by performing science inquiry investigations for their project, we can satisfy the standards in Math by using measurement concepts to show data, and in Social Studies by the appropriate historical & chronological thinking to show how the discovery of new information changed understanding of science phenomena. Language Arts standards may be met by demonstrating reading and writing skills with the research paper.
More information for the New Haven Public School standards can be found at:
http://www.nhps.net/curriculum/documents.asp