Polli-Pals: Buzz into Plant & Pollinator Fun

Pollination Data Collection Protocols In Class

Field Observations of Plants and Pollinators

Build and Document Plant-Pollinator Models

Pollination Research Board

Observe Pollinators and Plant Partners

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Define

Students will collaboratively identify the key goals and outcomes of their pollination research project, developing a shared understanding and rationale for why studying plant-pollinator relationships is essential, setting the stage for purposeful exploration and inquiry.

Days 7 - 12

Knowledge/Skill Building 60m

Plant Parts and Functions Mini-Lesson

Note-Taking and Simple Data Recording

Group Research Topic Selection Workshop

Drafting Research Board Content Outline

Pollination Problem Framing

Exploring Pollination: Vocabulary and Concepts

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Ideate

Students will brainstorm and sketch potential ideas for their research boards, gather and synthesize insights from peers and community partners, and collaboratively envision the most innovative ways to explore plant and pollinator relationships.

Days 13 - 18

Investigate Plant Needs: Sunlight and Water

Identify Plant Parts and Functions

Team Research Roles and Focus Areas

Draft Visuals and Data for Boards

Pollination Concepts Sketches

Draft Pollination Board Outline and Roles

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Draft

Students will draft outlines and sketches for their pollinator research boards, creating visual and textual representations of their research to design a blueprint for their final project, while receiving and integrating peer feedback to refine their ideas.

Days 19 - 24

Pollinator Parade Data Analysis Session

Group Roles and Data Tracking Setup

Prototype Pollination Board Sketches and Feedback

Draft Digital Book on Pollination Findings

Project Work 45m

Pollination Board Prototypes

Testing Documentation Pack

Assess Plant Light and Water Needs

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Test

Students will test their understanding of various plants and pollinators by engaging in interactive experiments, analyzing data through hands-on activities, and utilizing technology to showcase the purpose and impact of their research on pollination processes.

Days 25 - 30

Create Pollination Data Collection Sheets

Run Hands-On Pollination Experiments

Project Work 55m

Draft Pollination Research Board Layout

Peer Review and Revision Workshop

Pollination Solution Showcase

Assessment

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Critique

Students will engage in structured peer critique sessions to provide thoughtful feedback on each other's research boards, refine their presentations, and prepare for the final showcase by implementing constructive insights into their projects.

Days 31 - 35

Critique Prep: Feedback Protocols

Peer Feedback Workshop for Boards

Pollination Facts Quiz with Data

Revision Plan and Final Prep

Pollinationor Final Showcase

Assessment

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Notice & Reflect

Students will engage in guided reflection sessions to notice the impact of their research decisions and teamwork throughout the project, predict how these insights apply to future learning, and prepare to share their growth journey during a peer presentation and family engagement event.

Days 36 - 40

Reflective Observation and Question Formulation

Design Data Tracking for Pollination Inquiry

Assign Roles and Draft Model Plan

Draft Board Sections and Peer Revision