"Planet Pals: Unite for a Greener Globe!"

All grades Project 4 weeks

"Planet Pals: Unite for a Greener Globe!"

Amy F

K-ESS3-3

HS-ESS3-4

HS-ESS3-6

Self Directed Learning

Academic Mindset

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Purpose

The purpose of this learning experience is to engage students in understanding the impact of human activities on the environment and to inspire actionable solutions for sustainable living. Through hands-on projects, community collaboration, and creative expression, students will explore their roles as proactive stewards of the planet. This experience aims to foster critical thinking, self-directed learning, and a strong sense of identity and belonging within their communities.

Learning goals

Students will investigate the impact of human consumption on the environment and develop actionable solutions to promote sustainable living. They will engage in hands-on activities to design models of sustainable systems, enhancing their understanding of ecological principles and human impact. By collaborating with community partners and peers, students will refine their ideas and communicate their findings through multimedia presentations and performances. Through self-directed learning and critical reflection, students will cultivate a sense of identity and belonging, while applying critical thinking and problem-solving skills to real-world environmental challenges.

Standards

[Next Generation Science Standards] K-ESS3-3 - Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
[Next Generation Science Standards] HS-ESS3-4 - Evaluate or refine a technological solution that reduces impacts of human activities on natural systems.
[Next Generation Science Standards] HS-ESS3-6 - Use a computational representation to illustrate the relationships among Earth systems and how those relationships are being modified due to human activity.

Competencies

Self Directed Learning - Students use teacher and peer feedback and self-reflection to monitor and direct their own learning while building self knowledge both in and out of the classroom.
Academic Mindset - Students establish a sense of place, identity, and belonging to increase self-efficacy while engaging in critical reflection and action.
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving - Students consider a variety of innovative approaches to address and understand complex questions that are authentic and important to their communities.

Products

Students will collaboratively design and implement a community garden, incorporating sustainable gardening practices to demonstrate their understanding of ecosystems and human impact. They will create multimedia presentations showcasing their proposed solutions to reduce environmental impact, integrating feedback from community partners and peers. Additionally, students will perform skits or storytelling sessions during 'Nature Narratives Night' to highlight their projects and inspire actionable change.

Launch

Kick off the project with an 'Eco-Exploration Day,' where students join community partners for a nature walk in a local area. During the walk, students will observe and document evidence of human impact on the environment. This will be followed by a group discussion to brainstorm potential solutions, setting the stage for their project work.

Exhibition

During 'Nature Narratives Night,' students will perform skits and storytelling sessions that creatively convey their learning journey and proposed solutions for reducing human impact on the environment. These performances will be based on their community garden projects and sustainable system models, integrating feedback from community partners. The event will serve as a platform for students to engage with the audience, inspiring actionable change and fostering a deeper understanding of environmental stewardship.

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