-Offers an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students use the engineering design process (EDP) to design and create prototypes of compost systems -Written and developed for elementary school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to synthesize their learning about biotic and abiotic factors, decomposition, and engineering design into full-scale models -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning

-Offers an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students devise a model for counting populations of a given species on Earth and develop a formal presentation of their models for consideration -Written and developed for middle school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to examine species’ ecosystems, explore global populations with an economic and geographical lens, take on the role of an urban planner considering the consequences of population density and overpopulation, and share relevant literature -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning

-Offers an interdisciplinary, three-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students create an action plan to address issues of energy consumption and climate change, exploring the topic at both local and global levels by working with international student partners. -Written and developed for twelfth grade/high school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to gather and analyze data on energy consumption and climate change in their communities, share those findings with international student partners and publish their results on an international blog, and to design and present an action plan (including a white paper and presentation) that explores the issues locally and internationally. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, three-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help ninth-grade students investigate different epochs and time periods of the Earth's formation. -Written and developed for ninth grade teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to identify, define and describe the attributes scientists use to delineate Earth's eras, periods, and epochs, in order to determine the appropriate boundary event to define the Anthropocene Epoch, and to develop a publication-ready textbook entry for an Earth science textbook. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, five-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help seventh grade students investigate the health, social, and economic impacts of GMO production and consumption, designed to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. -Written and developed for seventh grade teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to research different aspects of GMO production and consumption, analyze various sources of research, and share their findings by creating a documentary. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

What if you could challenge your eleventh graders to come up with a design solution for developing, managing, and utilizing mineral resources? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Mineral Resources outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is designed to meet the growing need to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. This interdisciplinary, three-lesson module uses project- and problem-based learning to help students develop an in-depth understanding of mineral resources by researching the utility and impact of particular mineral resources on society. Working in teams, students will locate quantitative and qualitative data on mineral resources and discern the reliability of the information, then use their data to write an opinion article and develop a website to convince readers of the effectiveness of a particular design solution for developing, managing, and utilizing mineral resources. To support this goal, students will do the following: Explain how mineral resources are located and used in various ways in society. Explain why mineral resources are important to society. Critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative data about mineral resources. Write an opinion article demonstrating their knowledge about competing design solutions for extracting mineral resources. The STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. In-depth and flexible, Mineral Resources can be used as a whole unit or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who are charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help tenth-grade students connect their existing knowledge about energy production and its effects on the natural environment to create innovations in renewable sources of energy based on research evidence. -Written and developed for tenth-grade teachers, the book offers lesson plans challenging students to draw from different academic disciplines to design an innovative way to meet society's energy needs and to develop a pitch to market their innovation, focusing on how the innovation will optimize human experiences while being mindful of the natural environment. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students use the engineering design process (EDP) to design and create prototypes of compost systems -Written and developed for elementary school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to synthesize their learning about biotic and abiotic factors, decomposition, and engineering design into full-scale models -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning

-Offers an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students devise a model for counting populations of a given species on Earth and develop a formal presentation of their models for consideration -Written and developed for middle school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to examine species’ ecosystems, explore global populations with an economic and geographical lens, take on the role of an urban planner considering the consequences of population density and overpopulation, and share relevant literature -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning

-Offers an interdisciplinary, three-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help kindergarten students investigate and reduce human impact on the environment, designed to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. -Written and developed for kindergarten teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to investigate various types of pollution, participate in a classroom recycling program, and share their scientific findings in a publication. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, eight-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students explore the potential role of renewable and non-renewable energy sources in transportation, with an emphasis on the auto industry, designed to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. -Written and developed for eighth grade/middle school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to learn about renewable and non-renewable energy resources, identify the impact of human activities on the biosphere via the lens of the auto industry, develop a plan for a competitive automobile racing team to fuel a vehicle with minimal environmental impact, and share that work in a presentation and visual display. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, eight-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students explore the potential role of renewable and non-renewable energy sources in transportation, with an emphasis on the auto industry, designed to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. -Written and developed for eighth grade/middle school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to learn about renewable and non-renewable energy resources, identify the impact of human activities on the biosphere via the lens of the auto industry, develop a plan for a competitive automobile racing team to fuel a vehicle with minimal environmental impact, and share that work in a presentation and visual display. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, three-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help students create an action plan to address issues of energy consumption and climate change, exploring the topic at both local and global levels by working with international student partners. -Written and developed for twelfth grade/high school teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to gather and analyze data on energy consumption and climate change in their communities, share those findings with international student partners and publish their results on an international blog, and to design and present an action plan (including a white paper and presentation) that explores the issues locally and internationally. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, five-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help seventh grade students investigate the health, social, and economic impacts of GMO production and consumption, designed to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. -Written and developed for seventh grade teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to research different aspects of GMO production and consumption, analyze various sources of research, and share their findings by creating a documentary. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, three-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help ninth-grade students investigate different epochs and time periods of the Earth's formation. -Written and developed for ninth grade teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to identify, define and describe the attributes scientists use to delineate Earth's eras, periods, and epochs, in order to determine the appropriate boundary event to define the Anthropocene Epoch, and to develop a publication-ready textbook entry for an Earth science textbook. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, three-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help kindergarten students investigate and reduce human impact on the environment, designed to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. -Written and developed for kindergarten teachers, the book offers lesson plans guiding students to investigate various types of pollution, participate in a classroom recycling program, and share their scientific findings in a publication. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

-Offers an interdisciplinary, four-lesson module using project- and problem-based learning to help tenth-grade students connect their existing knowledge about energy production and its effects on the natural environment to create innovations in renewable sources of energy based on research evidence. -Written and developed for tenth-grade teachers, the book offers lesson plans challenging students to draw from different academic disciplines to design an innovative way to meet society's energy needs and to develop a pitch to market their innovation, focusing on how the innovation will optimize human experiences while being mindful of the natural environment. -Anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning, which can be used in full or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools and teachers charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

What if you could challenge your eleventh graders to come up with a design solution for developing, managing, and utilizing mineral resources? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Mineral Resources outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is designed to meet the growing need to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. This interdisciplinary, three-lesson module uses project- and problem-based learning to help students develop an in-depth understanding of mineral resources by researching the utility and impact of particular mineral resources on society. Working in teams, students will locate quantitative and qualitative data on mineral resources and discern the reliability of the information, then use their data to write an opinion article and develop a website to convince readers of the effectiveness of a particular design solution for developing, managing, and utilizing mineral resources. To support this goal, students will do the following: Explain how mineral resources are located and used in various ways in society. Explain why mineral resources are important to society. Critically evaluate quantitative and qualitative data about mineral resources. Write an opinion article demonstrating their knowledge about competing design solutions for extracting mineral resources. The STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. In-depth and flexible, Mineral Resources can be used as a whole unit or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who are charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

What if you could challenge your first graders to create instruments they can play in their own “Show Me the Waves” musical show? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Influence of Waves outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is designed to meet the growing need to infuse real-world learning into K–12 classrooms. This interdisciplinary module uses project- and problem-based learning to help young children explore cause and effect. It introduces them to the concept of waves as disturbances that travel through space and substances to transfer energy. Students will draw on physical and biological science, mathematics, engineering, and English language arts to do the following: Discover that there are different types of waves, such as water and sound, that come from different sources and travel in various ways. Find out that eyes, ears, and skin respond to sound and light. Use technology to gather research and communicate. Design, test, and evaluate models to demonstrate how people experience and interact with sound and light. Put on a show that combines voices and flashlights with guitars and drums they’ve made themselves to demonstrate how sound waves and light can be used to communicate and entertain. The STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. In-depth and flexible, Influence of Waves can be used as a whole unit or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who are charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

What if you could challenge your 10th graders to develop a product or process that helps people embrace diet and exercise and has a positive impact on society? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Healthy Living outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is designed to meet the growing need to infuse real-world learning into K–12 classrooms. This interdisciplinary, three-lesson module uses project- and problem-based learning to help students build their knowledge about health from the varied perspectives of a cell biologist, nutrition scientist, biochemist, physiologist, public health practitioner, and consumer. To support this goal, students will do the following: Explain how diet and exercise affect an individual’s health at a cellular level. Explain the extent to which certain foods (plant, animal, or industry-produced) are beneficial for health. Critically evaluate media messages and scientific research about healthy lifestyles. Analyze the effects of individuals’ health choices on the community. Interview community stakeholders about factors that harm or enhance health. Use an engineering design process to create a prototype that individuals can use to manage their nutrition or exercise regimen. Create a video documentary demonstrating their understanding of a healthy lifestyle. Healthy Living can be used as a whole unit or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who are charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

What if you could challenge your eighth graders to help people recognize the inherent risks of living in a region that's prone to flooding, earthquakes, and volcanoes? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! The Changing Earth outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is designed to meet the growing need to infuse real-world learning into K-12 classrooms. This interdisciplinary, six-lesson module uses project- and problem-based learning to introduce the powerful idea that the Earth is shaped by ongoing geologic processes that can alter our landscape in a short time. The module also helps students appreciate the nature and process of science, including the roles of evidence, conjecture, and modeling. Students will learn about the rock cycle, including how it's driven by the Sun's energy and heat from the Earth's core. To support this goal, students will do the following: Learn that Earth is a dynamic system, shaped by many geological processes that are driven by energy from the Sun and internally from the Earth. Build a model to explain the evidence suggesting that the Earth's surface has changed in the past and will continue to change in the future. This model will include explanatory text as well as visual representations of processes. Evaluate claims based on provided evidence. Use mathematics content and skills to collect and analyze data to support or refute a claim, and use appropriate graphics or tables to summarize data. Create a museum display to explore the geology of an area in North America or Great Britain. Students' displays will include scale models of influential rock formations in their assigned area and posters about topics such as geology's impact on culture and community. The STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. In-depth and flexible, The Changing Earth can be used as a whole unit or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who are charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

What if you could challenge your kindergartners to create a mini roller coaster as an entry point to understanding the physics of motion? With this volume in the STEM Road Map Curriculum Series, you can! Physics in Motion outlines a journey that will steer your students toward authentic problem solving while grounding them in integrated STEM disciplines. Like the other volumes in the series, this book is designed to meet the growing need to infuse real-world learning into K–12 classrooms. This interdisciplinary module uses project- and problem-based learning to help young children explore cause and effect. It prompts students to create marble track roller coasters as they make discoveries about energy, gravity, friction, and speed. Students will draw on physical science, mathematics, engineering, and English language arts to do the following: Demonstrate awareness of motion- and energy-related concepts through play. Use technology to research and communicate information. Measure, compare, and test numbers related to their project. Discuss, investigate, and create a marble track roller coaster. Identify careers associated with roller coaster design and construction Describe and apply the engineering design process. The STEM Road Map Curriculum Series is anchored in the Next Generation Science Standards, the Common Core State Standards, and the Framework for 21st Century Learning. In-depth and flexible, Physics in Motion can be used as a whole unit or in part to meet the needs of districts, schools, and teachers who are charting a course toward an integrated STEM approach.

What if you could challenge your second graders to build an outdoor STEM classroom—complete with a butterfly garden, birdbath, and sundial? Investigating Environmental Changes provides young children with a STEM context in which to explore how plant and animal life cycles coincide with the Earth’s movement around the Sun. To develop a proposal and data collection plan for their outdoor classroom, students will draw on life, Earth, and environmental sciences; the engineering design process; mathematics; and English language arts. In addition, they will make connections among local weather patterns, the seasons, and plant life cycles. They will also learn about recycling, including sorting and tracking recycled materials.

What if you could challenge your fifth graders to design rainwater recycling and delivery systems to provide water for a fictional community garden? With Rainwater Analysis, students can use their own school building and grounds as a design lab. This interdisciplinary module makes the connection between Earth’s spheres, rainfall analysis, irrigation, and mathematical modeling. Students draw on Earth and environmental science and the engineering design process to complete activities such as creating a rain gauge, learning about volume calculations, and analyzing data to determine the best location for a water collection system. Students will also use English language arts to present a proposal for a rainwater system, formulate a message about watershed conservation, and create an ad campaign to share with their community.

What if you could challenge your sixth graders to create packaging that's engineered to both protect a product and make it a hot seller? Packaging Design is based on the concept that success in the 21st-century workplace requires blending content and communication skills. Throughout the module, students will apply mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies to the complex fields of design and marketing. Students will develop nested packages that require learning about geometric properties of three-dimensional shapes and engineering design. They'll also build persuasive writing and speaking skills with social media campaigns and PowerPoint presentations.