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[#1]

Description

Fifth grade students will research paper recycling and present their findings to our school. The "how" is the great part, using our Flip cameras, students will prepare "infomercials" to encourage others to use our newly purchased recycling bins. Using our whiteboards as backdrops, students will film going green videos for our school news broadcast and Podcast library. The class with the most recycling by April 22 (Earth Day's 40th Anniversary) wins a bagle breakfast for their efforts.

Education Level(s)

3-4,5-6,1-2,Special Education

Subject(s)

Professional Development,Technology & Innovation,Math & Science,Technology & Innovation,Arts & Music

Learning Objectives

Students will learn to research and determine reliable sources of information. Plan, write and storyboard an infomercial. Collaboratively students will also gain experience using film and podcasts as an educational resource and use film editing software in the process. Students will have to script a persuasive agrument for recycling and then use real life problem-solving skills to clearly get their point across on film. 

Materials

Going Green Project Sheet and Rubric

Other Information

A great unit for the week before Earth Day to raise awareness of the fragility of our planet and how one person can make a difference. Videos may be stored and added to a podcast library for later usage and example.

Grant Idea Author: Laurie Murrell

[#2]

Great idea! Thanks for the video.