Our main topic
We hope to focus on sustainability from the first talk…
Use case studies, have the students research certain topics (probably from first talk).
Sustainability of Ecosystems from grade 10
Textbook goes over sustainability and biodiversity but skims – would be nice to have kids research
Bring in things like biodiversity, oh deer activity, case studies, create a model system
The B3 under Sustainability of Ecosystems looks best = explain various ways in which natural populations are altered or kept in equilibrium
Format: non-competitive math fairs = students get a problem, parameters to help solve and then communicate results so that others can solve it
groups of 3 who become experts then explain it to others = carousel and jigsaw
two approaches (related): groups of students become ‘experts’ and then do one of two things:
- give two questions to teacher; teacher makes worksheet with all questions; students have to answer all the questions
- students come up with activity to teach classmates
OR we could create a resource-based town (like PG) where every student is given a different role – forestry manager, forester, fisheries, mining, fuels, tourism, etc. – they need to research their roles and then come up with a consensus document on a sustainable plan for their town OR how would an environmental plan affect their position OR become an example of poor practices – what can they do
What about starting with clip from Rees to say that the resources will only last X number of years – what will the town do?
Nothing seems to be easier than seeing someone whom you can help but not helping.
I suggest we start giving it a try. Give love to the ones that need it.
God will appreciate it.
Ovedaftidinna
January 22, 2009 at 12:53 am