How Clean is Clean Enough?: Engineering an Air Filter
by Jaime Camero
In this unit, students will study the effects of air pollution and engineer an environmentally friendly air filter to reduce pollutants in the air using common household items and recycled materials. They will then record a commercial advertisement to "sell" their prototype that includes a claim based on evidence. This unit ideally requires four to five days for full implementation, but includes accommodations for a two day simulation.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1PpjcGhzBGuW6HsGOQRThAVI0FnTGkmS94RRX36S…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P2: Objects at a Distance Life Science L2: Organisms & Energy Technology 3. Knowledge Constructor 4. Innovative Designer 5. Computational Thinker 6. Creative Communicator Engineering S2: Apply the Engineering Design Process S3: Apply Mathematics to Engineering S4: Apply Science to Engineering S5: Apply Technology to Engineering S6: Apply Communications to Engineering S7: Apply Project Management to Engineering Mathematics Number and Operations in Base Ten (NBT) The Number System (NS) Number & Quantity (N) English Language Arts (ELA) Reading (Informational Text) Speaking & Listening
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