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Penguin Patrol: Project Based Learning
Penguin Patrol: Project Based Learning
- Age group: Grade 3
- The Penguin Patrol PBL unit involves students joining the Penguin Patrol to explore and communicate how humans can help protect penguins. They will obtain, evaluate and communicate information about Antarctic penguins, the effects of pollution and humans on the Antarctic penguin habitat through an interdisciplinary and global approach.
- Driving Question: How can we help protect penguins?
- STEAM Focus: Science, Technology, Art, Math
- Standard Topics:
- Conservation of resources and recycling of materials, to protect plants and animals. (S)
- Global collaborator, Creative Communicator (T)
- 3D Art and Exhibition of Art (A)
- Picture and bar graphs, Measurement data (M)
- Reading (compare and contrast texts), Writing (research, opinion writing, and publishing), and Speaking (audio recording) (ELA)
- Science and Engineering Practices:
- Obtaining, evaluating, and communicating information
- Analyzing and interpreting data
- Engaging in argument from evidence
- #STEAMthatsLIT: Mr. Popper's Penguins
- PBL Project Plan: Penguin Patrol
Check out the Penguin Patrol project highlighted on the International Student Climate Art Project (ISCAP) website!
Check out the Penguin Patrol project highlighted on the International Student Climate Art Project (ISCAP) website!
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