Unit/ Lesson
Grade Levels
Common Core
(ELA)
Junk to Jewelry
1, 2, 3, 4
Grade 1
Speaking and Listening
1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 1 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. a. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). b. Build on others’ talk in conversations by responding to the comments of others through multiple exchanges. c. Ask questions to clear up any confusion about the topics and texts under discussion.
2. Ask and answer questions about key details in a text read aloud or information presented orally or through other media.
3. Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to gather additional information or clarify something that is not understood.
Grade 2
Speaking and Listening
1. Participate in collaborative conversations with diverse partners about grade 2 topics and texts with peers and adults in small and larger groups. a. Follow agreed-upon rules for discussions (e.g., gaining the floor in respectful ways, listening to others with care, speaking one at a time about the topics and texts under discussion). b. Build on others’ talk in conversations by linking their comments to the remarks of others. c. Ask for clarification and further explanation as needed about the topics and texts under discussion.
3. Ask and answer questions about what a speaker says in order to clarify comprehension, gather additional information, or deepen understanding of a topic or issue.

GLE
(Science)
Grade 3:
Speaking and Listening Standards K–5
SL.3.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 3 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.3.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas
SL.3.6 Speak in complete sentences when appropriate to task and situation in order to provide requested tail or clarification.
SL.3.3 Ask and answer questions about information from a speaker, offering appropriate elaboration and detail.
Grade 4
Speaking and Listening Standards K–5
SL.4.1 Engage effectively in a range of collaborative discussions (one-on-one, in groups, and teacher-led) with diverse partners on grade 4 topics and texts, building on others’ ideas and expressing their own clearly.
SL.4.2 Paraphrase portions of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
SL.4.3 Identify the reasons and evidence a speaker provides to support particular points.
Grade 1
SCI.11-12.ESS.13 - [Expectation] - Explain how stable elements and atoms are RECYCLEd during natural geologic processes
Grade 2
SCI.2.49 - [Expectation] - Describe how consumption of resources can be reduced by recycling, reusing, and conserving
Grade 3
SCI.3.60 - [Expectation] - Explain how renewable and nonrenewable resources can be replenished or depleted
Grade 4
SCI.4.70 - [Expectation] - Design an ecosystem that includes living (biotic) and nonliving (abiotic) components and illustrates interdependence

Critical Elements
(TAP/NIET Rubric)
Title of
Conference
Description
Objectives
Format
Activities and Materials:
Incorporate multimedia and technology.
Incorporate resources beyond the school curriculum texts.
Thinking:
Analyze problems from multiple perspectives and viewpoints.
Motivating Students:
The teacher sometimes develops learning experiences where inquiry, curiosity and exploration are valued.
Junk to Jewelry
Students will learn the how, what and why of recycling through hands-on activities and educational information. Supplies will be provided for each student to make their very own recycled paper beads during our program.
This program is a great introduction to instill the idea of making our Earth a better place by recycling one piece of junk at a time.
The participant will:
-develop an understanding of the recycling process
-gain knowledge of what can be recycled
-engage in a discussion about "the 3 R's"
-create a beautiful paper bead necklace
-Students discuss who Mozart was
-Students create a timeline of Mozart's life and calculate how old he was at each event in the timeline using subtraction
-Students count the number of beats in an excerpt of Mozart's music and graph the results
-Students determine how many instruments are playing an excerpt of
Mozart's music and graph the results
Length 50 minutes
Content Provide Hartley Outdoor Education Center
Contact
Information
Andrea Loshaw loshawa@sisd.cc
12633 Beaver Road
St. Charles, MI 48655
United States
Phone: (989) 865-6295
Participants
Fax: (989) 865-6981
Minimum: None

Cost
Link
Maximum: 35
$125.00 http://www.cilc.org/search/content-provider-program.aspx?id=4141