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About Işılay Güneş Torun

Productive, contributor, interactive primary school teacher from Turkey. Scientix Ambassador

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Nature-Based Solutions Learning Scenario

The Learning Scenario is uploaded to SDC 2021 Map and also you can read it as guest: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1vqeQtwwLf9Lz4oe3WlAWwS_Dp0GEotL9/view?usp=sharing

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Işılay GÜNEŞ TORUN

Abstract

The main goal is to raise awareness about environmentally, nature-friendly products, it is aimed that children prefer nature-friendly products instead of items that harm nature. A brainstorming activity will take place. The students will discuss why they need to prefer nature-friendly products.They will create a nature-friendly shopping product.

Keywords

Nature-friendly products, harmful products, pollution, nature-based solutions, eco-friendly

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MINECRAFT WORLD ON THE MOON

Aerospace in Class MOOC Learning Scenario

Abstract

I used the learning scenario which I prepared for Aerospace in Class MOOC in STEM Discovery Campaign 2021. This Learning Scenario encourages students to develop their critical thinking skills by thinking about the conditions necessary for their life (the basic characteristics of life) on the Moon and enables them to model their ideas using technology by Mentimeter, Popplet tools and Minecraft Education Edition. It is targeted at children from 10-12 years of age but may be adapted for older children.

Keywords

Moon; Minecraft world; Think; Design; Manufacture

Table of Summary
SubjectScience, ICT, Arts
TopicThe environment we live in; The basic characteristics of life
Age range of students10-12 ages
Preparation time40 min.
Teaching time3 lessons (40 + 40 + 40  min.)
Online teaching materialMentimeter:
https://www.menti.com/zgoh1411c5
Popplet:
https://www.popplet.com/
Minecraft Education Edition (Requires installation on the computer): education.minecraft.net
Offline teaching materialNone (Computer required for activities)
Airbus Foundation Discovery Space resources usedAirbus Foundation Discovery Space resources used for this learning scenario: “Architect to the Stars: Building your home on the moon” 
The pictures are the author’s own – (Attribution CC-BY)
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