Launch
Meet the Stakeholders
Effective Communication
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Project Launch
Students connect with people who care about plants and pollinators—peers, families, and a local gardening expert. They participate in a short outdoor walk to notice flowers and pollinators, record simple observations with pictures, and practice asking questions. In small groups, students create quick empathy cards to capture what matters to each stakeholder and sketch a tiny pollinator-friendly space as an initial prototype, then test ideas with a partner and gather feedback.
Plan day
Day 1
Duration
45 min
Grouping
Small Group
Steps
6 steps
Lesson plan
6 steps · 45 min| # | What teachers do |
|---|---|
| 1 | Introduce the activity and explain the plan to walk outside to observe flowers and pollinators. (5 min) |
| 2 | Lead the class on an outdoor walk to observe different flowers and pollinators. Encourage students to take notes or draw pictures. (15 min) |
| 3 | After returning indoors, divide students into small groups and have them share their observations. Write down what each group notices. (10 min) |
| 4 | Guide students in creating empathy cards for stakeholders: peers, families, and a local expert. Discuss what each group might care about when it comes to plants and pollinators. (10 min) |
| 5 | Have the groups sketch a tiny pollinator-friendly space, focusing on creativity and collaboration. (10 min) |
| 6 | Facilitate a session where each group can test their ideas with a peer and gather feedback. (10 min) |
Preparation (4 items)
- Prepare observation sheets with spaces for drawings and notes.
- Organize clipboards and pencils for the outdoor walk.
- Gather materials for creating empathy cards such as colored paper and markers.
- Set up an area in the classroom for group work with enough space for each group to create sketches.
Student-facing instructions
Your task is to join the class on a nature walk to observe flowers and pollinators. You'll take notes or draw what you see. After our walk, you'll work with your group to discuss your observations, create empathy cards, and sketch a small pollinator-friendly space. Work together, share your ideas, and listen to your classmates.