Building a School in Flagstaff
by Katie Krause
This four lesson unit helps students explore the steps involved in the initial building of a new school: selecting a site based on the boundary and size of the land and then explores light energy and how solar insulation is a consideration.
Lesson Grade Level
5th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ToSxvDNKFL7b0cH4vSVfGma3G-V02IOW/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P4: Energy Transfer Technology Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering Mathematics Measurement and Data (MD) English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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