The aim of the learning scenario is that the students work out information about the fish on texts and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of the different types of fish against each other and finally make a decision. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectBiologyLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesNew technologiesGradesElementary school, grades 5-6TechnologiesWorksheet: Fish Species WorksheetWorksheet Fish Species forContinueContinue reading “Evaluate fish species”
Category Archives: Biology
Introduction to sensor technology with aquaponics
The goal is to independently develop an aquaponics project in which a complete system is established in a school.This system is built step by step and includes the following subtopics: Aquaponics and recirculating systemsFish and plant speciesProgramming an Arduino (“control system”) CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer science, biology, geography, physicsLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachExplorative learningCompetencesProblem solving, abstraction, decomposition,ContinueContinue reading “Introduction to sensor technology with aquaponics”
Green House Monitoring
The objective of the learning scenario is to set up an automatic irrigation system for a greenhouse / flower pots.Different learning contents are considered: Use of sensors: 1) humidity and temperature 2) humidity and water levelUse of an external display / as an extension Input of threshold values for humidity / water levelCoupling of differentContinueContinue reading “Green House Monitoring”
Principles of Machine Learning
The learning scenario focuses on machine learning and pattern recognition. It lets students train a machine on recognizing plants. CreatorJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectBiology, computer scienceLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachProblem based learningCompetencesAbstractionPattern recognitionMachine learningGradesPrimary school, grade 5-6TechnologiesMobile phones / tablets with cameraInternet accessComputer (if coding the algorithm)https://teachablemachine.withgoogle.com/ 1. Context settingStudents should discuss how to distinguish plants – whatContinueContinue reading “Principles of Machine Learning”
VR Fieldtrip
The aim of the lesson is to take a virtual tour of selected sites using virtual reality glasses. Virtual reality and questionnaires are used to measure students’ motivation, cooperation, social skills, activity, perception and short-term memory in different subjects compared to a normal learning situation. CreatorMikko MuiluSubjectGeography, biology, science, environmental science, technologyLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachLearning byContinueContinue reading “VR Fieldtrip”
“Estimate Trees”
Main Idea :This learning scenario introduces the concept of decomposition: how to divide a problem into several smaller ones so that they are easier to solve. This addresses a specific problem, the determination of the number of trees as well as damaged trees. CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Idzik MartinSubjectGeography: dealing with mapsBiology: forest, trees, tree diseases /ContinueContinue reading ” “Estimate Trees””
“Objects”
CreatorsJan Pawlowski, Martin IdzikSubjectComputer ScienceGeography / Science / BiologyLength45 MinutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life LearningCompetenciesProgrammingGrades3rd GradeTechnology-Evaluation Worksheets Link of the document: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q1068SOjseyjTIX0FqBN6OcMAFBvkApv/edit# This document is distributed in 2021 by the COTA Project Consortium under an Attribution–ShareAlike Creative Commons license (CC BY-SA 4.0). This license allows you to remix, tweak, and build upon this work, as long as youContinueContinue reading ““Objects””
Life Cycle of a Butterfly
Main Idea Observing the Life Cycle of a Butterfly, students observe one organism over time and compare its development ( egg – caterpillar – butterfly).The metamorphosis of the Thistle butterfly can be observed for 3 to 4 weeks.Butterfly caterpillars live material kits – larvae can be ordered online (Thistle butterfly /Vanessa Cardui).The learning cycle canContinueContinue reading “Life Cycle of a Butterfly”
Soil Moisture
Main Idea Students get acquainted with the concept of “soil moisture”. With the help ofmicro: bit conduct research. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectBiology, Computer ScienceLength 60 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, TactileCompetences creative skills, logical thinking, computational thinking, cognitive development, self-Directed, engaged LearningGrades6th gradeTechnologiesComputers Learning Activities Activity 1:Soil – The unconsolidated mineral or organic material on the immediateContinueContinue reading “Soil Moisture”
Birds
Main Idea Students get acquainted with birds. They build 3D models of feeders, houses for birds and different species of birds. Present their bird. CreatorSokol Iryna, OU MiksikeSubjectBiology, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesCritical thinking and problem-solving, Agility and adaptability, Curiosity and imagination, 3D pen skills, Focus and Self-ControlGrades3rd-6th gradeTechnologies3D pen Description Αctivity 1:ContinueContinue reading “Birds”
Human Senses
Main Idea Students learn about human senses. They understand that hearing reaction time is faster than vision reaction time. CreatorAet Sõmer, OÜ MiksikeSubjectBiology, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachTactile, Real lifeCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinkingGradesPrimary school, 6rth grade, students with no special needsTechnologiesLego Mindstorms Ev3 Description Students discuss a human’s reaction time. Which is faster,ContinueContinue reading “Human Senses”
Animal and Plant Cells
Main Idea Learning about the animal and plant cells. Students play the game Hockey-pokey by using WeDo 2.0. CreatorMarharyta Kaliuzhna, Miksike OUSubjectBiology, English, Computer ScienceLength 45 minutesPedagogical ApproachReal-life learning, Technology-assisted learningCompetencesCreative skills, Logical thinking, Computational thinking, Social skillsGrades5th gradeTechnologiesWeDo 2.0 Description Introduction: Activate student’s prior knowledge by beginning the lesson with Britannica Kids. Look atContinueContinue reading “Animal and Plant Cells”
Snowflake
Main Idea Students learn what snow and snowflakes are. Try to create snowflakes with paperand 3D pen. CreatorSokol Iryna, Miksike OUSubjectGeography, Biology, Computer ScienceLength45 minutesPedagogical ApproachHaptic LearningCompetencesNew TechnologiesGrades3rd-4th gradeTechnologies3D pen Description Αctivity 1: The students watch a video with the teacher and discuss what it is like tosnow when the snowflakes that they have comeContinueContinue reading “Snowflake”