Ask
Students will collaboratively investigate different biomes, identify ecological and mathematical constraints, and formulate essential questions to guide their exploration and model design.
Days 1 - 3
105 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Biome Exploration Launch
Launch 60m
Ecological Constraints Brainstorm
Activity 45m
Peer Feedback on Essential Questions
Deliverable 45m
Research and Portfolio Development
Activity 90m
Biomes Research Portfolio Submission
Assessment
Imagine
Students will collaboratively brainstorm biome elements affecting ecological succession and biodiversity, visualize their ideas with concept maps, and explore creative model-making techniques to inspire their scale model designs.
Days 3 - 5
15 min over capacity (135 min available across 3 days)
Creative Model-Making Technique Exploration
Activity 60m
Peer Feedback on Concept Maps
Deliverable 45m
Biome Analysis & Discussion
Activity 45m
Plan
Students will select specific biomes, research key factors affecting biodiversity and ecological succession, and draft detailed plans for their model designs to strategically prepare for constructing and exhibiting at the Eco-Market Fair.
Days 5 - 7
Draft Model Presentation Rehearsal
Deliverable 60m
Biome Model Design Presentation
Assessment
Digital Portfolio Submission
Assessment
Create
Students will construct and refine prototype biome models using their plans and imaginations as guides, integrating elements of ecological succession and biodiversity, and prepare to test their models' functionality and educational impact.
Days 7 - 9
Peer Feedback and Prototype Improvement Session
Deliverable 60m
Test
Students will conduct experiments on their biome models to test various ecological hypotheses, validating the authenticity and functionality of the elements of biodiversity and ecological succession included, using feedback from peers for refinement across three focused sessions.
Days 9 - 11
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Improve
Students will collaborate to refine their biome models using expert feedback, integrating innovative approaches to enhance ecological accuracy and incorporating elements of biodiversity and ecological succession, while preparing their projects for presentation at the Eco-Market Fair.
Days 11 - 13
Biome Model Feedback Integration Workshop
Activity 60m
Peer Review Session: Ecological Succession Focus
Deliverable 45m
Share
Students will present their final biome models at the Eco-Market Fair, explaining their design and choices based on ecological processes, while reflecting on their learning journey and personal growth through interactive feedback and sharing at a 'gallery walk' session.
Days 13 - 14
No activities have been added to this phase yet.