Clean Air Campaign: Six Infamous Air Pollutants
Grade: 5th Grade
Description: Students work in groups to research the six major air pollutants. Through a mock press conference, students present information in creative ways. Have students "interview" each other and write an article from the interview.
5 Star Rating: 
Likes: I like the freedom of choice this lesson gives students. I think that you can really get a good product when the students have the responsibility of coming up with how they want to present information.
Dislikes: The group size is too large, at least in my experience. Some groups could have some pollutant but present information in very different wasy.
Helpful Hints: It might be helpful to have the media specialist gather books to use for research.
Missing Elements: There is not much build in for students who struggle with writing and formatting/organizing their ideas.
Additional Comments: This lesson did a really nice job of assessing background knowledge to determine what a student knows about pollution.
5 Star Rating:
Likes: I think that the lesson used a variety of teaching techniques and engages students throughout.
Dislikes: It has many steps to follow.
Helpful Hints: N/A
Missing Elements: Providing reference material for students.
Additional Comments: May need to shorten directions to make it easier to use.