Project GRAD Houston
3000 Richmond, Suite 400
Houston, Texas 77098
832-325-0325 (main)

Ann B. Stiles
Executive Director
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Ener - G

Grade Level: Grade 3 – 5

Content area(s): Math, Fine Arts

Classroom Time: Including movie – 180 minutes/without movie – 90 minutes

Purpose:

To visualize the amount of waste created, review percents, practice using large numbers and to problem solve by creating an imaginary solution.

Skills Addressed:

Math Skills: Place value, percents, multiplication, large numbers, model problem solving

Visual Arts Skill: Use media to communicate story or problem

Supplies:

Movie “Wall – E”, attachments printed, pencil/pen, recycled material, calculators

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The mission of Project GRAD is to ensure a quality public education for all students in economically disadvantaged communities so that high school and college graduation rates increase.