Wind Energy and Adding Fractions Lesson
Created by Teacher(s): Pamela Fellner, Sustainable Jersey for Schools|Published on: September 26, 2024
Grades: 5
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Mathematics
Duration: 45 minutes
Created by: New Jersey Climate Education Hub teachers
Region: New Jersey
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Synopsis
In this lesson, students explore how adding fractions can help people understand how to make mathematical adjustments to account for the growing need for clean energy in their community.
Inquire: Students are introduced to a scenario where the energy needs of the apartment building are changing due to new families moving in.
Investigate: Students learn how to add fractions with unlike denominators and participate in guided practice.
Inspire: Students work independently to solve fraction addition problems with a clean energy and community-building theme.
Share: This lesson plan is licensed under Creative Commons.
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Pamela Fellner
Pamela has been teaching 5th and 6th grade Science and Math for twelve years in Warren County, NJ. She enjoys spending quality time with her family, whether exploring nature trails or engaging in DIY science experiments at home, and is passionate about rehabilitating orphaned squirrel babies.
Sustainable Jersey for Schools
Sustainable Jersey is a network and movement of municipalities, schools and school districts working collectively to bring about a sustainable New Jersey. Acting with state agencies, non-profit organizations, foundations, academia and industry, Sustainable Jersey researches best practices for what communities could and should do to contribute to a sustainable future.
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