Earth Day Project
Created By:
Nikki Bernard
Title/Role:
1st grade teacher
Organization/School Name:
Accawmacke Elementary School
Location:
Virginia
Grade Level:
1 Type of Lesson:
Lesson in a unit Type of Schedule:
Combination Collaboration Continuum:
Limited Content Area:
Science Content Topic:
Earth Day Scenario:
The first grade had just finished their natural resources unit and Earth Day was approaching. In order to review science curriculum and apply this knowledge to the real world, students will be creating a project proposal to present to the principal. This project will be conducted in the library over two library sessions. The first lesson will involve researching some ways that students can help the environment. Students will vote on a project that they would like to present to the principal. They want the entire school to agree to participate in this project. Students will research their chosen project. Students will then be assessed on their ability to create a poster to display information relevant to the proposed project. The librarian will be responsible for all research and proposal work with the student. The teacher will collaborate in order to complete the project. Overview:
Students will be using both research skills and technology to propose an Earth Day project to the school principal. Students will answer the essential question "How will our project benefit our environment?" Once students have answered this question, teams will design a poster to be used as part of the presentation. Students will then vote on which poster to use in the proposal to the principal. Students aim to have the project approved. Final Product:
Students will create a poster to present to the principal during the project proposal. The students will present the agreed upon poster in a 5-10 minute presentation. The end goal is to have the project approved and steps taken to start the project. Library Lesson:
Students will learn how to organize information, present ideas in a formal setting, and collaborate to create an end product. Estimated Lesson Time:
60 minutes Have you taught this lesson before:
No Strategies for differentiation:
Students may use pictures to represent the components of their poster.