Composting, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School

The book provides an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students design and create prototypes of compost systems. It is written and developed for elementary school teachers and is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 200 pages
Publication date: 15 August 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Offers an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students use the engineering design process (EDP) to design and create prototypes of compost systems.


Written and developed for elementary school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to synthesize their learning about biotic and abiotic factors, decomposition, and engineering design into full-scale models.


Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, the book provides a comprehensive and engaging approach to teaching science and engineering concepts to young students.


With its hands-on activities and real-world applications, the book is an invaluable resource for teachers looking to integrate engineering design into their science curriculum.


By encouraging students to think critically, solve problems, and collaborate with their peers, the book helps to develop essential skills for success in the 21st century.


Whether used in a classroom setting or as a supplement to home learning, this book is sure to inspire and engage students in the exciting world of engineering and science.

Weight: 460g
Dimension: 210 x 279 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032431178