Mosquitoes: The Lord of the Flies
4/20/2019
It is April, the snow is melting and the temperature is rising. As the flowers bloom in the spring, mosquitoes burst to life. Alaska is home to 35 species of mosquitoes, some even say mosquitoes are our official "state bird". With the incessant buzzing and blood sucking, some people claim mosquitoes are the most dangerous animal in the world because of the fatal diseases they spread. Mosquitoes are not just annoying, they are a problem! Read on to see how third grade students try to solve this real-world problem. This Project-Based Learning unit is aligned with NGSS 3rd Grade Life Science. Throughout the unit, student learning was driven by student inquiry. Students worked in pairs and groups to answer questions and learn more about mosquitoes including their life cycle and habitat. Then, they came up with different solutions or ways to get rid of mosquitoes. Group 1 came up with a bug spray that would help repel mosquitoes. Groups 2 and 3 came up with mosquito traps. Group 4 came up with some posters that provide helpful tips to prevent mosquito bites. Third graders publicly showcased their learning and presented their products at PNA's first annual Science Party. Students taught the community how to build mosquito traps, create repellants, and some other ways to prevent mosquito bites. On a rainy spring or a hot summer day, third grade wishes that you all remember their tips to solve some of your mosquito problems. Comments are closed.
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Jessica GrahamMs. Graham graduated from the University of Alabama with a BS in Early Childhood/Elementary Education, and is currently working on her master's in reading. She enjoys hiking, traveling, arts & crafts, and playing the ukulele. Archives
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