Impact Investigators Teacher Plan
An updated 45-60 minute STEM engineering lesson plan for 5th grade students, focusing on selective filtration barriers to manage invasive species and protect ecosystem energy flow, aligned with TEKS 5.12(B).
Impact Investigators Activity Worksheet
An updated 5th grade STEM engineering worksheet where students design and test a selective filtration barrier to protect an ecosystem from invasive species.
Impact Investigators Review Card
A STAAR-aligned review card for 5th grade students predicting the impact of ecosystem changes on energy flow and matter cycling.
Population Puzzle Bonus Activity
A bonus data analysis activity for 5th graders to analyze the impact of an invasive species on native populations and energy flow using a line graph.
Impact Investigators Answer Key
An answer key for the 5th grade Impact Investigators lesson, covering the main activity, bonus activity, and review card.