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5th Grade PBL 1 2024-25

How can we reduce the spread of harmful microorganisms in our local community? 

Driving Question
 

 Wall Display

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STEM Journal Samples

Journal 1

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Journal 2

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Related STEM Careers

Checkout the videos below to learn more about these STEM caeers.
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5th Grade Partnerships

Thanks to all of our partners!
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Students learning about microorganisms from the GABIE Bus.
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Students learning about microorganisms from FCS Teaching Museum.

Interdisciplinary Connection

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Students read the force passage as a class then highlighted the high frequency words in the passage at their STEM station. 

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Students read "The Gingerbread Man" then discussed float vs. sink. Students designed a bridge that would float for the gingerbread man.

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Students discussed how each object shows motion, then students identified the toys that were greater and less than.

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Students reviewed different types of materials then explored the classroom to identify different shapes with different types of materials.

Research and Building Background Knowledge

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Students viewed a video on microorganisms and recorded what they learned in their stem journal.
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Students research microorganisms to formulate interview questions.

Technology Integration Samples 




 

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Students use Canva to create informational microorganism brochures. 

Students create a podcast where they interview a covid survivor. 

Rigor and Relevance Samples

Community Impact

Community Impact Summary

Our 5th-grade STEM PBL project focused on the question, "How can we reduce the spread of harmful microorganisms in our local community?" Students explored the science of microorganisms, their role in health, and the societal impacts of COVID-19. They conducted a video interview with Mrs. Lawrence, a teacher at our school who was hospitalized with COVID-19 and featured in a news report. This firsthand perspective helped students understand the real-world consequences of harmful microorganisms. As a culminating activity, students created a podcast featuring Mrs. Lawrence as a guest, sharing her experiences and discussing strategies to reduce the spread of microorganisms.

Pretest results indicated a limited understanding of microorganisms, but post-test results are expected to show significant improvement, demonstrating students' increased knowledge and awareness of the topic.

Standards Addressed:

  • Science Standards: Exploring the characteristics of microorganisms and their effects on humans and the environment (S5L4).

  • Math Standards: Representing and interpreting data related to the spread of microorganisms and preventive measures (MGSE5.MD.2) and applying measurement concepts to support scientific findings (MGSE5.MD.1).

This project empowered students to connect STEM learning to real-world challenges, fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and empathy. By amplifying community voices and sharing strategies for reducing the spread of microorganisms, students made a meaningful impact on public health awareness in their local community.

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