Author : Barbara R. Sandall
Release : 2011-04-18
Genre : Juvenile Nonfiction
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 931/5 ( reviews)
Book Synopsis Using STEM to Investigate Issues in Managing Waste, Grades 5 - 8 by : Barbara R. Sandall
Download or read book Using STEM to Investigate Issues in Managing Waste, Grades 5 - 8 written by Barbara R. Sandall. This book was released on 2011-04-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Connect students in grades 5 and up with science with Using STEM to Investigate Issues in Managing Waste. STEM—Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics—is an initiative designed to interest students in specific career fields. In this 128-page book, students use science inquiry and integrated activities, solve real-world problems, and explore careers in waste management. The book includes topics such as solid waste, product life cycle, composting, packaging, and landfill construction. It supports National Science Education Standards and NCTM and ITEA standards and aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.