Global Summit Challenge

 What is the cost of a sustainable society?

Have I thought about the following questions in designing my unit?

How do humans impact the Earth? How do systems interact to create

change over time?

PreparationSend informational newsletter to parentsReview with students: weather concepts related to

global warming and greenhouse effects Arrange for technology implementation such as Skype-

obtain district permissionReview Website bias and computer etiquette with

studentsArrange for computer lab timeArrange for resources to be checked out through libraryCreate a detailed list of websites for student researchProvide information on different roles for students

taking on the perspective of special interest groups.

Preparation ContinuedThink about and create a list of blogging questions to

help students remain within time constraints and increase group accountability

Contact experts in the field to become guest speakersArrange for videographer to record summit and

microphones for studentsInvite administrators or other teachers to summitArrange for field trip and review field trip policy manual

(How will this trip support extension of student learning?)

Think about arrangement of classroom for summitCreate name tags and map to organize summitGo over debate protocol with students.Write Thank you cards

Community Involvement?What are the best resources available to

include the community within our own community of science learners?

Are any parents experts related to this field?How can we include vertical articulation?Is there a way to involve the elementary and

or high school in our learning?

Reflection:Strengths: Weaknesses:

Aha Moments:

Improvements for Future Implementation: