
Growing Up Green (Grades 3-5)
Problem-Based Investigations in Ecology and Sustainability for Learners in STEM
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Growing Up Green (Grades 3-5)
Problem-Based Investigations in Ecology and Sustainability for Learners in STEM
About this book
Growing Up Green allows learners in grades 3ā5 to build critical and creative thinking skills while also improving skills in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).
Featuring ten problem-based investigations related to sustainability and environmental concerns, this book will give you everything you need to encourage your gifted learners to identify problems, develop research questions, gather and analyze data, develop possible solutions, and disseminate this information to others. Each investigation includes comprehensive teacher instructions, ideas for differentiation, cross-curricular connections, hands-on student activities, reproducible student resources, reflection opportunities, and assessment options.
Perfect for general education classrooms, single- or multi-grade gifted classrooms, or pull-out programs, this book is a must read for any educator seeking to delight and challenge their students with projects that touch on issues facing their real world communities today.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half-Title
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Environmental Science/Sustainability Education: A Gateway for STEM Studies
- Investigation 1 Questioning and Analysis
- Investigation 2 Designing Investigations
- Investigation 3 Working with Models and SimulationsāUsing Tools to Develop Solutions
- Investigation 4 Processes That Shape the Earth
- Investigation 5 Systems and Connections
- Investigation 6 Environmental Justice
- Investigation 7 Human/Environment Interaction
- Investigation 8 Working with Flexibility, Creativity, and Openness
- Investigation 9 Planning and Taking Action
- Investigation 10 Understanding Societal Values and Principles
- Appendix A: Childrenās Literature
- Appendix B: Websites and Apps
- Appendix C: Readings
- References