FROM AWARENESS TO ACTION 5th GRADE (PBL UNIT 3 2024 / 2025)

AIS Innovation Center

First Floor

Date:

March 2025

Teacher(s):

Ms. Luz Helena

Participants:

5th Grade

Overview:

Students will compose opinion pieces that logically organize and link ideas, using well-supported reasons, persuasive language, and precise conventions to influence an audience effectively.

Driving Question:

¿To what extent does caring for the Earth and its living things enhance the quality of life in our community now and in the future, and how can we use evidence from texts, writing, and discussions to support our understanding?

Purpose of the Project:

Students will present their Public Service Announcement (PSA) concept, supporting evidence, and audience challenge to a panel of experts for feedback and evaluation. This presentation serves as the culminating unit grade and allows students to demonstrate mastery of research, persuasive writing, and presentation skills.

Objectives of the Project:

Create a PSA that educates others about a specific way to care for the environment and inspires them to take action to positively impact their community.

Project Overwiew

Role: Environmental advocates researching sustainable living practices and persuading others to take action through their PSAs.
Audience: Classmates, teachers, and potentially community members interested in green living.
Situation: Students research a specific environmental issue, learn actionable solutions, and create a PSA to motivate their audience to adopt positive changes.

Product / Performance

A well-researched PSA script that explains the environmental issue, offers solutions, and highlights the positive impact of those actions.
A storyboard that visually represents the key ideas of the PSA.
A final presentation using the script and storyboard as guides.

Collaboration and Tools

Graphic Design (Canva): Working with Ms. Milo to create infographics.
Audio-Visual Production: Working with Mr. Jose to produce videos and podcasts.

Topic Adressed

Sustainability: Eco-friendly tourism, composting, gardening, recycling, etc.
Coding Lab: Electricity-related PSAs.
Physics Lab: Fashion and textiles.
Chemistry Lab: Waste management.
Biology Lab: Environmental impact and preservation.