Shelly+Budinger+4C1+Lesson


 * Lesson Plan on Pollution **

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 * PA Science Anchors: **


 * S8.A.1 1 **Explain, interpret, and apply scientific, environmental, or technological knowledge presented in a variety of formats (e.g., visuals, scenarios).

** S8.A.1.2 ** Identify and explain the impacts of applying scientific, environmental, or technological knowledge to address solutions to practical problems.

Above two posters/photographs NARA worksheets K-W-L chart Poster board Variety of materials to create new project Journals for writing their paragraph about their project
 * Required Materials: **

1. Explain how certain questions can be answered through scientific inquiry and investigate to determine why these posters were created for the public eye.
 * Objectives: **

2. The students will be investigating the nature of science and the reasoning and analysis that goes into many scientific investigations, such as the problems with pollution. They will also determine what a carbon footprint is and what they can to help with the problem of pollution on our planet.

1. Students will begin by analyzing the two photographs shown above. The facilitator will explain that the first picture was taken in the 1970’s and the second poster was created within the last 15 years.
 * Procedure: **

2. Students will analyze the two posters/photographs using the NARA worksheets and then create a K-W-L chart by analyzing the information that was recorded. They will determine what is obvious in the photograph, and determine what it is they want to learn. They should also determine that carbon dioxide is bad for our environment and determine if they can help with problem solving methods rather than adding to the problem that already exists.

· Question 1: Why is the Indian crying in this photograph? · Question 2: How do we buy a ton of carbon dioxide; is this a reality?

3. Next, they will investigate this wiki that I found on carbon offsets and how to purchase them. [] 4. The final piece of this lesson will be to create a new poster to show another way to save our planet/or create awareness for youth today about the issues our planet still faces in terms of pollution and environmental clean-up. The final poster will be entered into an Earth Day Contest that is coming up in April. They will also submit a written paragraph regarding what their poster portrays and how they believe they have illustrated some type of rationale thinking that will make others pitch in and be a solution rather than a problem for their planet.

1. Students will be evaluated using a poster rubric that takes into consideration many aspects including what point is made to others from the poster, is the message clear, is a problem shown or a solution created, did they work to the best of their ability and complete the project in a timely manner.
 * Assessment: **

2. They will also have their paragraphs graded using the Pennsylvania writing analysis rubric.

Hi Shelly!

I really like your lesson plan. I feel the NARA is easier to use because of the way it is organized. I also like the use of the KWL. I use this method quite a bit in my 2nd grade classroom. It is easy to follow and helps students of all ages organize their thoughts & what they are learning. I also used a similar activity in my lesson plan. My students will also create a poster advertising "Groundhog Day." Even though hands on activities take longer to plan, I feel not only do students enjoy this type of learning, they also seem to retain what is being learned.

Melissa

I agree! When students become a part of their learning they are more apt to retain the information and really learn.Good Job Shelly! Jeanine **
 * Melissa,