The STEM strategies lesson that I planned involved students having to collect, categorize, weigh and analyze solid waste. My students will collect waste for a week around the school, and then will work in groups sorting and analyzing the garbage with respect to recyclable and non-recyclable items. After students have collected trash for a week, they will be placed into groups of four or five and each group will have one specific type of trash to analyze. Students will first predict the total weight of the trash they are analyzing and will then use a scale to accurately determine the mass. Each group will record their data on a chart posted on the wall and each student will use this data to create a circle graph to accurately represent the collected data. I will also have my students write a paragraph suggesting ways to reduce the amount of waste that goes to a landfill.
I found the 5 E’s strategy very helpful when planning this lesson. One of my main goals was to plan a lesson that would ensure my students remained actively engaged. I feel my students would really enjoy being able to explore their surroundings as they collect and analyze their trash. For part of this learning process, I will have my students explain why certain items are recyclable and why others are not. To elaborate and extend on this lesson, I feel it would be beneficial to have my students brainstorm ways to reduce the amount of solid waste in our country. If I were to implement this lesson, I would stress the importance of safety. All students will be required to wear protective gloves when collecting and sorting their trash. I will use informal questioning and observation to evaluate my students throughout this lesson and their circle graphs and paragraphs will be collected and recorded for a grade.
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