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Changemakers

VanAndelInstitute — 2025-03-18 12:48:05 UTC

Students design a community improvement project based on local needs they have identified. They interview residents, analyze data, and propose solutions, such as creating a school garden or recycling program. Students present their ideas to local officials, applying math, science, and persuasive writing skills to create meaningful change in their neighborhood.

Planetary Protectors

VanAndelInstitute — 2025-03-18 12:48:36 UTC

Students explore environmental conservation by researching endangered species and their habitats. They create digital presentations to educate their peers and write persuasive letters to organizations advocating for conservation efforts. This project connects to real-world issues, fostering responsibility while reinforcing research, writing, and critical thinking skills.

Ecosystems Explorers

VanAndelInstitute — 2025-03-18 12:50:24 UTC

Students complete a textbook worksheet on ecosystems, answering multiple-choice and fill-in-the-blank questions. They read short passages about food chains and biomes, and discuss biomes they might have lived in or visited. They vote for a favorite biome based on which they feel is the most interesting to them.

Diving into Definitions

VanAndelInstitute — 2025-03-18 12:52:03 UTC

Students copy definitions of science vocabulary words about ecosystems from the textbook, then copy them out three times each. They complete a matching quiz to test their understanding.