Dead Bodies and Danger: STEAMing into Critical Thinking

Roadkill is a phenomena to engage every student. Teachers integrate STEM and English, challenging students to design, build, and sell a wildlife crossing to City Council.

Takeaways:

• Innovative instructional sequences rooted in an everyday phenomena students care about.

• Lessons that integrate science skills, critical reading and writing, and meaningful design practices.

• Grade-appropriate resources (data, images, texts, community partners) for engaging students, regardless of culture or background.