3rd Graders Making a Difference
Driving QuestionHow can we make our school a more environmentally friendly place?
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Project Summary
Did you know that every day more than 700 students and 100 adults come in to Medlock Bridge Elementary School? Think about the resources we have to have to get through every day. Are we conserving as much as we can? Are there ways we can improve?
Your job is to come up with a plan to make our school more environmentally friendly. Take a look around - are there lights left on when no one is in a room? Can we use different materials or less of something? What practical, realistic solutions can you come up with?
Your job is to come up with a plan to make our school more environmentally friendly. Take a look around - are there lights left on when no one is in a room? Can we use different materials or less of something? What practical, realistic solutions can you come up with?
Entry Event
How long do you think it takes each of these items to decompose in a landfill?
styrofoam cup plastic water paper cup K-cups
bottle
bottle
Project Directions
1Learn about Pollution in Johns Creek
Use the links on this website and "Safe Search" websites to learn more about pollution in Johns Creek. You should write what you learn down in this graphic organizer.
Use the links on this website and "Safe Search" websites to learn more about pollution in Johns Creek. You should write what you learn down in this graphic organizer.
2 Make a Plan
What can you do that will help Medlock Bridge have less pollution? Think about these questions when you make your plan:
What can you do that will help Medlock Bridge have less pollution? Think about these questions when you make your plan:
- Why is it important to reduce pollution in our community?
- Who can help with the plan and what do they need to do?
- Will your plan take any supplies or money?
- How does your plan make our community a cleaner place?
3 Share your Plan
It is important to share your plan with our community. How can you share your ideas? You will get to present to your class and family for 2 minutes. What will you say to them to get that may convince them to follow your plan? Remember all of the questions you answered in part 2? Make sure you answer those questions and any questions YOU had about pollution when you make your presentation!
Use this rubric to help you. How can you make your plan or presentation better?
Try using one of these apps on your iPad to create your presentation!
It is important to share your plan with our community. How can you share your ideas? You will get to present to your class and family for 2 minutes. What will you say to them to get that may convince them to follow your plan? Remember all of the questions you answered in part 2? Make sure you answer those questions and any questions YOU had about pollution when you make your presentation!
Use this rubric to help you. How can you make your plan or presentation better?
Try using one of these apps on your iPad to create your presentation!
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