This lesson is for : Grade 3:
Summary
Students learned that 45 lbs. of paper towels were used by a person each year on average. They then determined long that would be by using a scale and meter sticks. Once in groups students came up with machines or devices that they could use to reduce the amount of paper towel used. The students then worked together in their groups to construct a model of their machine using recyclables. Students finally explained their machines and how the reduced the amount of paper towels used with Educreations.
TIPC Ratings
Research & Information Fluency
Rating: Not Observed – Explanation:
Communication & Collaboration
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students will be placed in groups selected by the teacher and use tools like Padlet to communicate ideas about reducing the amount of paper towel use.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Rating: Developing – Explanation: Students need to create and problem solve while building their model, Students will also be asked to explain their model and how it works.
Creativity & Innovation
Rating: Entry – Explanation: While students can create and build their own design they were given directed directions from the teacher to build something that can reduce the amount of paper towels used.
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