Americans throw away 254 million tons of trash every year, and students are naturally curious about where it all goes. Erase the Waste and Turn Trash Into Cash, a 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit:
Is designed to teach high-ability third and fourth graders how to think like real-world environmental engineers.
Requires students to reduce, reuse, recycle, and reimagine trash in new and innovative ways.
Was designed using the research-based Integrated Curriculum Model.
Features challenging problem-based learning tasks and engaging resources.
Includes detailed teacher instructions and suggestions for differentiation.
In this unit, students study the concept of innovation and learn to manage and dispose of waste in creative and environmentally friendly ways, all while building an understanding of sustainability, recycling, environmental science, and the green economy. Suggestions and guidance are included on how teachers can adjust the rigor of learning tasks based on students' interests and needs.
The word astronaut comes from the Greek words meaning star sailor, and that is exactly what students will become in Astronaut Academy. This 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit:
Is designed to teach high-ability second and third graders how to think like real-world astronauts.
Requires students to explore the far regions of the solar system.
Was designed using the research-based Integrated Curriculum Model.
Features challenging problem-based learning tasks and engaging resources.
Includes detailed teacher instructions and suggestions for differentiation.
In this unit, students study the concept of exploration, journey to each planet, and create their own space station, all while acquiring scientific knowledge and habits, including how to follow the scientific method and properly conduct research and experiments. Suggestions and guidance are included on how teachers can adjust the rigor of learning tasks based on students' interests and needs.
Grades 2-3
Recipient of the 2020 NAGC Curriculum Award
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