1-Pager
8th Grade  Project 4 weeks

Resources Quest: Our Impact Adventure!

Lindsey B
8.MS-ESS3-1
8.MS-ESS3-5
Self Directed Learning
Academic Mindset
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
+ 2 more
1-pager

The Challenge

The challenge is the increase in global temperatures due to human activities, influenced by the uneven distribution of mineral and fossil fuel resources shaped by geologic processes. Limited awareness of sustainable practices contributes to significant environmental issues like soil degradation and larger carbon footprints.
Standards
  • [Massachusetts] 8.MS-ESS3-1 - Analyze and interpret data to explain that the Earth's mineral and fossil fuel resources are unevenly distributed as a result of geologic processes.
  • [Massachusetts] 8.MS-ESS3-5 - Examine and interpret data to describe the role that human activities have played in causing the rise in global temperatures over the past century.
Competencies
  • Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
  • Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
  • Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.
  • Content Expertise - Students develop key competencies, skills, and dispositions with ample opportunities to apply knowledge and engage in work that matters to them.
  • Effective Communication - Students practice listening to understand, communicating with empathy, and share their learning through exhibiting, presenting and reflecting on their work.

Learning Partners and Clients

Engage with renewable energy companies in Massachusetts to explore real-world applications of sustainable energy solutions, helping students understand the impact of energy consumption on climate change. Partner with the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection to provide students with access to data and resources about local environmental impacts and sustainable practices. These partnerships will offer students the chance to