Build a School Garden
This is the first of 4 lessons where students will propose and configure a school garden using criteria given by the principal. Students will work in groups of 3 to determine configurations. They will use what they know about fractions to share the space of the garden equally and determine the area and perimeter of each possible configuration. Students will then participate in a class discussion about their problem-solving strategies.
Lesson Grade Level
4th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VscPGEl2VXJpBbLyOHnYE-WF8F9VXdI9/edit?u…Subject Area
Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process Mathematics Number and Operations—Fractions (NF) Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
This is a four part STEM project that incorporates several of the fifth grade math & science standards. Time allowance is one-two weeks. Students are given the opportunity to research an animal
Quail Farming
Students will learn about the three pillars of sustainability through their quail farm. They will incubate, raise and restock their quails in order for them to be sustainable regardless of what