{"product_id":"composting-grade-5-stem-road-map-for-elementary-school-9781032441603","title":"Composting, Grade 5: STEM Road Map for Elementary School","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe STEM Road Map Curriculum Series offers a book that challenges fifth-grade students to investigate the role of composting in solid waste management through authentic problem-solving and interdisciplinary learning. The book guides students through the engineering design process (EDP) to design and create prototypes of compost systems and build a full-scale composting system for school use. Students will identify interdependent relationships in ecosystems, compare and contrast ecosystems, understand the concept of scale, and apply their understanding to create a full-scale compost system. The curriculum is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning and can be used as a whole unit or in part. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 200 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 August 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Taylor \u0026amp; Francis Ltd\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhat if you could challenge your fifth-grade students to investigate the role of composting in solid waste management? With this engaging and comprehensive volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComposting takes your students on a journey of authentic problem-solving, while seamlessly integrating STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is meticulously designed to meet the growing demand for incorporating real-world learning into K–12 classrooms.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis interdisciplinary, four-lesson module employs project- and problem-based learning to empower students to utilize the engineering design process (EDP) to design and create prototypes of compost systems and construct a fully functional composting system for their school. Through this module, students will synthesize their knowledge about biotic and abiotic factors, decomposition, and engineering design as they explore various types of compost systems, design their portable compost bins, and develop materials for a composting publicity campaign.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eTo support this transformative learning experience, students will engage in the following activities:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIdentify and explain interdependent relationships within ecosystems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompare and contrast different ecosystems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescribe the design and construction of compost systems, and apply this understanding to create prototypes of various compost systems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUnderstand the concept of scale and apply it to create scaled models of compost systems\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eApply their knowledge of composting, compost systems, and the EDP to create a comprehensive compost system for their school\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasure and analyze various characteristics of compost\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is firmly rooted in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. With its in-depth and flexible nature, Composting can be seamlessly integrated into your curriculum as a standalone module or as part of a broader interdisciplinary unit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBy engaging your fifth-grade students in the exciting world of composting, you are equipping them with the skills and knowledge they need to become responsible stewards of our environment. Let's embark on this journey together and empower the next generation of innovators!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 530g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 280 x 210 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781032441603\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shulph Ink","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44523051286778,"sku":"9781032441603","price":138.04,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1692978325000_book.jpg?v=1693207470","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/composting-grade-5-stem-road-map-for-elementary-school-9781032441603","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}