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Ask
Students will explore the schoolyard to observe its current state, engage in discussions to identify environmental challenges and opportunities for a garden, and formulate questions while considering the impact on local wildlife and weather patterns over time.
Days 1 - 6
Brainstorming Session
Activity
Schoolyard Exploration
Activity
Local Wildlife Research
Activity
Interactive Discussion
Activity
Garden Design Concepts
Activity
Peer Feedback Session
Activity
Site Mapping
Activity
Design Refinement
Activity
Simulation Planning
Activity
Group Reflection
Activity
Exhibition Day
Activity
Scientific Report Writing
Activity
Exhibition Planning Session
Activity
Garden Maintenance Plan
Activity
Data Analysis Workshop
Activity
Simulation Refinement and Sharing
Activity
Feedback and Adjustment
Activity
Simulation Exploration
Activity
Construction of Wildlife Features
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Impact Analysis Workshop
Activity
Open Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Garden Observation and Data Collection
Activity
Wildlife Habitat Exploration
Activity
Soil Testing and Preparation
Activity
Garden Layout Planning
Activity
Presentation to Peers and Community
Activity
Reflective Discussion
Activity
Presentation Rehearsal
Activity
Visual Display Creation
Activity
Final Report Revisions
Activity
Interactive Presentation Planning
Activity
Garden Enhancement
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Weekly Reflection
Activity
Implementation Planning
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Collaborative Proposal Development
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Garden Evaluation
Activity
Solution Refinement
Activity
Data Sharing Session
Activity
Wildlife Features Installation
Activity
Reflection and Discussion
Activity
Planting Day
Activity
Progress Sharing
Activity
Material Collection and Preparation
Activity
Reflective Journaling
Activity
Garden Implementation Planning
Activity
Team Roles Assignment
Activity
Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Open Discussion
Activity
Final Reflection and Goal Setting
Activity
Feature Placement Strategy
Activity
Soil Health Discussion
Activity
Closure and Appreciation
Activity
Exhibition Preparation
Activity
Reflection and Celebration
Activity
Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity
Portfolio Compilation
Activity
Peer Review and Feedback
Activity
Garden Impact Reflection
Activity
Community Feedback Session
Activity
Collaborative Design Review
Activity
Weekly Reflection
Activity
Simulation Creation
Activity
Reflection and Adjustment
Activity
Environmental Impact Analysis
Activity
Solution Design Workshop
Activity
Interactive Mapping
Activity
Final Exhibition Rehearsal
Activity
Preparation for Exhibition
Activity
Biodiversity Impact Analysis
Activity
Scientific Discussion
Activity
Implementation of Solutions
Activity
Peer Feedback and Reflection
Activity
Garden Health Assessment
Activity
Problem-Solving Workshop
Activity
Native Plant Selection
Activity
Plant Journals
Activity
Imagine
Students will brainstorm ideas and use collaborative outdoor sessions to creatively sketch and discuss various designs for a schoolyard garden that attracts and supports local wildlife, integrating feedback from peers, teachers, and urban planning partners to refine their concepts.
Days 6 - 11
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Plan
Students will collaboratively select a wildlife-friendly garden design using local plants, create detailed plans for planting zones, and incorporate weather pattern considerations to support local ecosystems, fostering critical thinking and the application of their learned concepts.
Days 11 - 16
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Create
Students will build and test a small garden prototype in the outdoor learning environment, documenting their observations and adjustments as they assess its success in attracting and supporting local wildlife, while collaborating with urban planning partners and incorporating core ELA and science content.
Days 16 - 21
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Test
Students will conduct experiments to assess the effectiveness of their wildlife-supporting garden designs by observing interactions between plants and local animals, utilizing observation journals to document weather effects and biodiversity changes over time.
Days 21 - 26
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Improve
Students will analyze feedback from the testing phase, engage in discussions to identify areas for improvement, and collaboratively redesign parts of their garden to better support local wildlife, thereby refining their solution to enhance effectiveness before final exhibition.
Days 26 - 30
No activities have been added to this phase yet.
Share
Students will present their wildlife garden plans to community partners and peers, explaining their design choices, observed weather impact, and biodiversity benefits, followed by reflective discussions to identify learning growth and areas for future inquiry.
Days 31 - 35
No activities have been added to this phase yet.