Red Wigglers: Setting the Stage for Science Inquiry
by Julie Venglarcik
This lesson uses vermicomposting to apply virtually all of the science & engineering practices as well as several in math. Enough for a unit but a few stand alone pieces can help your students get to know some very important decomposers.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1eTboibMVaeEBSksd3GeDCeE33fZCzSzGnZAcJw8…Subject Area
Science Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Technology 6. Creative Communicator 7. Global Collaborator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering Mathematics Statistics and Probability (SP) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Writing Speaking & ListeningRelated Content
Grades:
6th Grade
Students will construct a model of an ocean habitat to simulate an oil spill. They will then make observations about the behavior of the oil in the water and on the various items in the habitat model
Grades:
6th Grade
In this unit, students will study the effects of air pollution and engineer an environmentally friendly air filter to reduce pollutants in the air using common household items and recycled materials
Grades:
3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade
This lesson takes place in as classroom for one or more 60 minute class periods. The data collection portion may continue for 2+ weeks (or whatever time frame you decide). An emphasis is placed on the