STEM- урок " "Rescue Mission: Clean Water of Cherkasy Region"

English Lesson Plan: STEAM Hackathon "Rescue Mission: Clean Water of Cherkasy Region"

Grade: 6

Level: Pre-Intermediate (A2)

Subject: English (CLIL - Content and Language Integrated Learning)

Duration: 45 minutes

 Objectives:

• Linguistic: To learn and practice vocabulary related to nature, ecology, and materials; to practice using numbers (budgeting) and giving instructions (sequencing: first, then, next, finally).
• STEAM: To understand the principles of water filtration, calculate resources, and use ICT to find information.
• Educational: To foster environmental awareness and love for the native region (Cherkasy and the Dnipro River).

Key Vocabulary:

• Environment: pollution, river bank, Dnipro, local area, blooming water, liquid.
• Materials: cotton wool, activated carbon, sand, gravel, napkins, plastic bottle, filter.
• Action Verbs: to purify, to filter, to calculate, to arrange, to protect

 Procedure

1. Introduction & "S" - Science (7 min)

Teacher: "Good morning, class! Look at this bottle. I took this water from the Dnipro River near our city beach. Does it look tasty? No! It’s dirty and green."

• Discussion: Why is the Dnipro "blooming" in summer? What makes the water dirty?
• Vocabulary Activity: Teacher shows flashcards of pollutants (trash, chemicals, sand). Students repeat and categorize them into "visible" and "invisible".
• Mission Announcement: "Today you are eco-engineers. Your mission is: Clean Water of Cherkasy Region!"

2. "E" & "M" - Engineering & Math (18 min)

Teacher: "Each team has a budget of 200 points. You must 'buy' materials to build a filter."

The Price List (on the board):

• Cotton pad – 10 points
• Sand – 20 points
• Gravel – 30 points
• Activated carbon – 50 points

Task:

1. Calculate: Teams write down their "shopping list" and ensure the total is $\le 200$.
2. Construct: Arrange the materials in the bottle.
3. Explain (English Practice): Use sequencing words to describe the process.
   • Student: "First, we put cotton wool. Then, we add activated carbon. Next is sand. Finally, we pour the water."

3. "T" - Technology (7 min)

Teacher: "While the water is dripping through your filters, let's look at how our city works."

• Activity: Students scan QR-codes on their desks. The link leads to the "Cherkasyvodokanal" website or an infographic about water treatment.
• Search Task (in English): Find the answer to the question: “How many stages of cleaning does Cherkasy water go through before it reaches our taps?” (Answer: typically 5-7 stages).

4. "A" - Art (8 min)

Teacher: "Your water is getting cleaner! Now, let's think about branding."

• Task: Draw a label for your purified water.
• Writing Task: Every label must have a Slogan in English.
  • Examples: "Save Dnipro – Save Life!", "Pure Water for Cherkasy", "Don't Pollute – Be Cool!"

5. Final Presentation & Assessment (5 min)

Teams present their results to the "Chief Eco-Inspector" (the teacher).

Checklist for students:

1. Is the water transparent? (Visual check)
2. Did you stay within the 200-point budget?
3. Can you name the most important layer of your filter?

 Safety Warning (Teacher's Note): "Remember! Even if the water looks clear, it is not drinkable yet. It needs boiling and lab tests. But you did a great job as protectors of our nature!"