He remembered the side paragraph in the textbook about community engagement . Not just technology, but people.
He took a breath. Think like a mayor , he told himself. project 5 unit 4 test
Two weeks later, when he got his test back, next to question four was a star and a note: "Excellent plan, Mayor Marcus. +5 extra credit for creativity." He remembered the side paragraph in the textbook
"Imagine you are the mayor of a small town. Propose a three-step plan to reduce the town's reliance on fossil fuels by 2030. Use vocabulary from Unit 4." Think like a mayor , he told himself
Marcus stared at the clock on the classroom wall. 10:32 AM. He had twenty-eight minutes left.
In front of him lay the "Project 5, Unit 4 Test" — a crisp, intimidating packet of eight pages. Unit 4 had been about sustainability and future energy , and Marcus had studied for three nights. He knew the difference between photovoltaic cells and passive solar heating. He could define a carbon footprint in his sleep.
He started writing: "Step 3: Start a 'Green Neighborhood Challenge' where families who reduce their energy use by 20% get a tree planted in their yard. Use social media to share weekly tips from Unit 4, like air-drying laundry and fixing window drafts."
