Community Experience
🧪 Live Brook Trout Model Pilot
Effective Communication
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
8.MS-LS4-4
8.MS-LS4-5
Big Ideas
Performance Tasks
Real-World Challenge
Learning Partners and Clients
Teams run their working population model with a community partner (marine biologist, conservation staff, or fishing cooperative member). Partners interact with the model by adjusting variables such as temperature or fishing pressure and observe allele frequency changes across at least three generations. Students record video, screenshots of graphs, and stakeholder comments during the session.
Plan day
Day 19
Duration
20 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
5 steps
Lesson plan
5 steps · 20 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Welcome and Overview: Briefly introduce today's session and set expectations for students. (5 min) |
| 2 | Model Setup: Ensure students have set up their population models and are ready to make adjustments based on feedback. (10 min) |
| 3 | Interactive Session with Partners: Facilitate the interaction between students and community partners, focusing on adjusting variables like temperature or fishing pressure. (10 min) |
| 4 | Data Collection: Students document findings using video or screenshots of graphs while gathering feedback from partners. (5 min) |
| 5 | Reflection and Discussion: Students discuss the feedback received and consider how it impacts their model and solutions. (5 min) |
Preparation (3 items)
- Ensure all necessary technology for model interaction is set up and functioning properly (computers, internet connection).
- Prepare a brief introduction for students summarizing the goals and expected outcomes for today's activity.
- Coordinate with community partners in advance to confirm participation and clarify their role during the session.
Student-facing instructions
You will participate in a live session where you'll present your Brook Trout model to community partners. Be prepared to adjust model variables such as temperature or fishing pressure based on feedback from marine biologists or conservation staff. Use video or screenshots to capture changes in allele frequencies and record stakeholder comments. Your goal is to collaboratively explore solutions for enhancing genetic diversity and ecosystem sustainability.