Project-based learning unit on climate change

Develop a 4-week Project-Based Learning (PBL) unit for middle school science. Driving Question: 'How can we, as student scientists, design a solution to reduce our school's carbon footprint?' Week 1: Entry event (documentary clip), research phase (causes of climate change). Week 2: Investigate local impact, interview school maintenance staff on energy use. Week 3: Brainstorm solutions (e.g., recycling program, energy-saving campaign), form expert groups. Week 4: Develop final product (presentation, proposal to principal, prototype), public exhibition of learning. Assessment: rubric for collaboration, critical thinking, final product quality. Integrate math (data analysis) and ELA (persuasive writing).