Erase the Waste and Turn Trash Into Cash Grades 3-4: Inquiry-Based Science Lessons for Advanced and Gifted Students in Grades 3-4

McIntosh, an educator, presents a 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit for advanced and gifted students in third and fourth grades. The unit is based on the concept of change over time and teaches students about reducing, reusing, recycling, and reimagining trash in new ways. It has the STEM, humanities, and processes goals of developing an understanding of the impact of human consumption of resources on the planet and developing the skills and attitudes of an environmental engineer; understanding the importance of personal responsibility and business ethics through reading, writing, listening, and speaking about environmental engineering; and developing critical thinking, creative thinking, and social skills. It also aligns with standards. Each lesson includes objectives, a list of materials, assessments, procedures, and teacher’s notes and suggestions for differentiation, as well as handouts. Annotation ©2021 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
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.
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.Grades 3-4
This book is a 30-lesson interdisciplinary science unit featuring challenging problem-based learning tasks and engaging resources to help students to reduce, reuse, recycle, and reimagine trash in new and innovative ways.