Saturday, February 4, 2012

Math and Science: Integration with Environmental Science

Posted by David Wetzel

Science and Math Integration

Science and Math Integration

The Zerofootprint Kid’s Calculator is designed to help kids measure their life style’s impact on the planet.

Science and math measurements and calculations are made concerning carbon, land, water, and trees.

Environment Lessons

The website provides links to many lessons that integrate math science, examples include:

Impact on the environment through the use of cars, buses, trucks, planes, and more.

  • How Gasoline Works
  • Pollution Prevention
  • Green Cars

Impact on the environment based on what kids eat.

  • Bio Foods
  • Filter It Down - Water
  • Food Web

Impact on the environment of what kids use for example:

  • A Day Without Energy
  • Alternative Sources of Energy
  • Energy Alternatives

Impact on the environment of what kids throw away.

  • Enviroinfo: Recycling
  • Enviroinfo: Wastes
  • Garbologists Audits

Along with environmental lessons to teachers and home school parents.

  • Audit of Household Waste
  • Clean Air
  • Home Chemicals

Check out their website.

Additional Math and Science Integration Resources

Problem Solving and Science Process Skills

Math Teaching Strategies that Challenge Students