Defined Learning | Earth Day and Defined Learning

Defined Learning

A collaborative space to share and generate ideas for utilizing the Defined Learning resources to support CT K-12 educators with their work developing project-based learning (PBL) opportunities for their students. This group will provide a forum to share PBL strategies helping educators promote student success through inquiry and design thinking, formative and summative assessment, and project management. Administrators of the group will provide resources and best practices and members are encouraged to share their practical experiences with the group.

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Earth Day and Defined Learning

by Lynn Erickson 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Earth Day takes place this year on Monday, April 22. Below are some Defined Learning tasks that align well with Earth Day.

Food Services Director: School Composting (Grades K-2)- In this task students will learn about the importance of composting and how they can help Earth. Students will take on the role of a food services director and teach everyone at school how to compost.

Earth Scientist: Alternative Energy (Grades 3-5)- As an Earth scientist, you study geothermal energy and how it is an alternative energy source that is more environmentally friendly than fossil fuels. You will share information about the benefits of using geothermal energy with the national leaders of an island community.

Rain Barrel Manufacturer (Grades 6-8)- Students will create a detailed scale drawing to match the volume of their rain barrel design and will create a net and calculate surface area for their rain barrel design.

Engineering Geologist (Grades 9-12)- The Engineering Geologist task provides students with the opportunity to understand surface processes and different feedbacks that cause changes on Earth's systems.

What are your plans for Earth Day?