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- Going Green (.html)
- Going Green - Spanish Version (.html)
- SciGirls STEM Practices (.pdf)
- SciGirls Methods for Effective Groupwork (.pdf)
- SciGirls Scientific Inquiry Process (.pdf)
- National Standards (.pdf)
- Family Activity (.pdf)
- Going Green - Full Episode (.mp4)
- Going Green - Identify the Problem (.mp4)
- Going Green - Classify (.mp4)
- Going Green - Mentor Moment (.mp4)
- Going Green - Research (.mp4)
- Going Green - Prototype (.mp4)
- Going Green - Share (.mp4)
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Trash is where it's at! Using bags of garbage collected from the school, learners sort the contents into categories based on type of material and collect data on the results. The data may include weight, volume, and/or percent of the trash.
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CCSS:
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Concepts
Instructional Ideas
- Make predictions prior to garbage analysis and compare to actual observations
- Challenge pupils to repeat the activity with their families by analyzing their own garbage
Classroom Considerations
- Review safety precautions prior to collecting garbage
Pros
- Provides different options for presenting the information
- Includes video to supplement the lesson
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