In this Transitional Kindergarten project, students propose ways to take care of their school’s campus and teach other students how to do so. The driving question is, “How can we take care of our environment and inspire others to help us?” Students write a “how-to” book, design prototypes of tools, create job training videos, and make a presentation to parents and students.

Learning goals include good citizenship and English Language Arts (print concepts; expository writing/informational text; phonics and word recognition; comprehension and collaboration; presentation of knowledge & ideas).

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