Plants And Animals In Their Natural Environment

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Abstract:

Natural structures consisting of living and non-living elements living in a certain area and constantly interacting with each other are called ecosystems. The ecosystem consists of two elements. These are living things and non-living things. The living elements that concern us are producers, consumers, and decomposers. The richness of the creatures living in a region in terms of variety and number is called biodiversity.

Biodiversity is an important part of the ecosystem. In short, all living species living in a region constitute the biological diversity of that region.

During the pandemic period, our students stayed at their homes and their technology addiction increased. I aimed for our students to go out of their homes to get rid of their technology addiction and to stay away from crowded environments and pay attention to the diversity of life in their natural environment. In our project assignment, students will go out of their homes and take pictures of plants and animals in their gardens, neighborhoods or villages, and present examples of biodiversity.

We were inspired by the LS named “Plants and animals in the seasons” in Scietix resources.

I adapted the LS according to ourselves and the pandemic rules and gave my students a project assignment.

Students should be motivated to take pictures creatively. It should also present a biological phenomenon in a way that other students can gain new insights. The captured photographs will serve as a tool for discovering biological variation and should consist not only of beautiful images, but images that meet the biological content well. At the end of the project, students will make a presentation with the pictures they have taken on ecosystem and biodiversity.

Students’ age: 12 (Grade 6)

Duration: 15.03.2021 – 15.04.2021 (1 month)

Teaching materials

Offline:

Any camera technology can be used to take pictures. Use what is available. Cameras from mobile phones and tablets are the most available and have good quality. The lens is fixed but normally a digital zoom can be used. Old style compact cameras are very good because they normally come with a zoom lens which help to explore different framings more easily.

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Assessment Scale:

Title selection, sources of speech12345
Developing and planning the content in accordance with the purpose12345
Using clear, understandable language – Choosing words that fit the context12345
Using connecting sentences in parts of speech and slide transitions12345
Compliance with Powerpoint Presentation Preparation Rules-‘General Principles’12345
Summing up the subject at the end of the narration12345
Eye communication and use of body language – Ensuring the participation of the listeners12345
Compliance with the time allocated for speaking12345
Assessment Scale

The restrictions came again due to the pandemic. Schools are closed again. Students could not make their presentations. Assessment will be made after presentations.

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STEAM and Space flights!

ABSTRACT

How can we get to the moon? What’s the procedure to launch into space? And what about flying in space and landing on the moon? This scenario is addressed to primary school students aged of 11-12 years old and is based on STEAM education methods. They will understand how a rocket engine work, the factors which affect a space launch and how it can be achieved. Students will also have the chance to construct their own rocket using simple materials.

OBJECTIVES

Through the present learning scenario students will be able to: a) describe the whole procedure of launching into space, combining the previous and the new knowledge, and b) construct their own rocket using simple materials. They will work in groups and realize the importance of team work while having fun. As a result, they will develop their creativity through interesting constructions and innovative presentations of their work.

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The place and importance of Mathematics in STEM Education

STEM education has attracted the attention of educators all over the world in recent years. Since the 21st century is an age of information and technology, new career needs arise every day in the business world. These emerging career definitions also change the expectations of the business world from education and training institutions.

Today, individuals should equip themselves in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To meet this demand of the business world, many educational institutions, especially the Ministry of National Education of the countries, have focused on the STEM education-training approach. The basic philosophy of STEM education is to realize the disciplines of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics simultaneously and in an interrelated way within the context of education and training activity.

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