“Let’s Learn about Vauban, Germany’s Future City” by Gina Whitcomb
Elementary School Inquiry Lessons
Let’s Learn about Vauban, Germany’s Future City Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS)
5-ESS3. Earth and Human Activity
Materials needed
Chart paper
Ozobot code cards
Markers
Ozobots (*if not using Ozobots, students can use a small toy car as the “robot” to go over the code)
Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect the Earth’s resources and environment.
Pencils & paper
Phenomenon Human activity causes pollution, which is harmful to the environment. Students will be learning about a city in Germany that has taken steps to combat pollution and create a more sustainable city. Engage
Using a set of nature pictures or a walk around your school campus, have students play the “Imagine that!“ game.
Explore
In table groups of 3-4, students will research cities in the United States, and will gather information to add to a class chart.
Explain
The class will research Vauban in Freiburg, Germany.
Create a Prototype
Students will create a map of Vauban drawn with markers on white construction paper. They will learn about the Ozobot codes and will incorporate the Ozobot codes into their map.
Elaborate
Understand: Students should create a T-chart listing „problems“ and „possible solutions“ about the environments in which they live. Assess: Students will research recycling in their community and see what actions they can take to improve conditions in their own neighborhoods. Act: Students can work to create posters to encourage recycling, or do an art project with recycled materials.
Evaluate
Students will test their maps with their Ozobots to make sure their codes perform the functions properly. Students will present their Ozobot maps of Vauban to the class and discuss what they chose to code with the Ozobot special moves as “most important” to them.
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