May 24-28 Science
Monday:
Students will be assigned 3 restoration projects to research and fill in a note catcher about. Then, students will be getting together with other kids to share what they have learned when researching.
Tuesday-Thursday:
Students will be researching a local ecological problem. They will be filling in a note catcher as they go:
- What is the ecological problem?
- Where is it happening?
- What is happening?
- Describe the science involved.
- Who are the organisms that are most affected?
- When did it happen? Is it still happening?
- How is biodiversity affected?
- Are people affected? Does it affect our food supply or the local economy? Are you directly affected?
- What are some other interesting facts?
- What have people already tried to fix this problem? Is it working?
- What is your idea to address the problem? Describe in detail!
On Thursday, students will be finalizing their note catchers or slideshows and will be presenting their ideas to other students in the class.
Friday:
No school- Teacher Professional Development