Reusing vs. Trashing
by Phyllis Lussier
This lesson is a 3-4 day lesson on Public Service Announcements for reusing commonly discarded item versus trashing them. The lessons include the power of a Public Service Announcement, components to make a strong PSA, planning documents, and guided presentation deck for the lesson. The focus is on sustainability, creativity and makerspace construction. Lessons could easily be directed to grades 5th through 8th grade.
Lesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1oxEyz9SqSfSij5z7r3F40jIIdYPL2eCM/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process English Language Arts (ELA) Writing Speaking & Listening
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