Pokemon Life Science: Self-Paced Adventure in Weedon Island Preserve Mangroves
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
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to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Work on ReportAssessment
Multiple Choice Writing a reportGrading
Grading: Pre-Test: 9 Multiple Choice Questions: 9pts Model of 3 different type of Mangroves: 3 pts 3 Post-Test Multiple Choice Questions: 6pts Science Writing Stem # 1: Rubric: /6pts pts*=point Observation: 1pt Cause/Effect: 1pt Model: 1pt Data: 1pt Investigation: 1pt Cross-Examination: 1pt Science Writing Stem # 2: Rubric: /6pts pts*=point Observation: 1pt Cause/Effect: 1pt Model: 1pt Data: 1pt Investigation: 1pt Cross-Examination: 1pt *Must present scientific evidence and or research to beat Erika and earn the Mangrove Badge with a total score of 70% or more. A= 90- 100% Total Points for (Mode, Post-test, Science Writing Stem # 1 & 2) > Pre-test B= 80-89% Total Points for (Mode, Post-test, Science Writing Stem # 1 & 2) > Pre-test C= 70-79 % Total Points for (Mode, Post-test, Science Writing Stem # 1 & 2) > Pre-test D= 60-69% Total Points for (Mode, Post-test, Science Writing Stem # 1 & 2) > Pre-test F= 0-59% Total Points for (Mode, Post-test, Science Writing Stem # 1 & 2) > Pre-testClass Experience
Intermediate - Advanced Level
Trainers will be taught about a relationship between physical traits of Mangroves, and common animal behaviors. What topics will we cover? Week 1: Characteristics of Mangrove Habitats Week 2: Type of Mangroves Trees Week 3: Weedon Island Mangroves Week 4: Presentation of the Case Study/Gym Battle What type of content will Mr. Hamilton provide? Interaction (Graphics), Video, Messages and Assessments (PDF Document) What number of assignments (if any) will be included? Week 1: 5-assignments Week 2: 5-assignments Week 3: 1-assignment Week 4: 1-assignment (continue from Week 3) What learners will be asked to do in class? Week 1: 1. Provide Instructions about the Course and materials (pencil and paper) to use and selection of graphics below: 2. Selection of Pokemon Trainer 3. Pre-Test 4. Provide discussion regarding characteristics of a Mangrove Environment 5. Read about characteristics of different type of Mangroves and share discussion about the type of Pokemon or Animals you might find present. Week 2: 6. Students should be able to write and or illustrate observations of the Mangroves. 7. Write and or insert biological wildlife capable of living in this environment (option to include Pokemon Card) 8. Read how different classifications of animals reside in the Mangrove habitat. 9. Use the Pokemon analogy to explain how 6 different type of species can survive in a Mangrove habitat: (First Stem to best Nita) 10. Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Beat Sonia) Week 3: 11. After observations of Mangroves on Weedon Island Preserve, write a draft to explain the beneficial effects of the Mangrove Habitat for the community and the causes of physical habitat loss provided of videos. Week 4: Support Stem Writing with Research and Investigate (Interaction) 12. Learners are encouraged to support their explanations with a models, data, investigations, and similarities with other habitats. (2nd Stem to Defeat Erika) Weekly Breakdown describing topics covered each week? What topics will we cover? Week 1: Characteristics of Mangrove Habitats: Describe the characteristics of mangrove environments. Learners will draw out a swamp or wetland environment and describe its characteristics. Week 2: Type of Mangroves Trees: Distinguish between different type of Mangroves. Week 3: Weedon Island Mangroves Identify the type of Mangrove and animals found at Weedon Island. Week 4: Presentation of the Case Study/Gym Battle: Students must be able to write or illustrate observations of the Mangrove Detail Course Outline: Most of the course will be delivered with Instructions, Graphics, Video, Assessment, and Interaction a) Content Outline (Week 1) Lesson 1: Characteristics of Mangroves Environments I. Graphics: Selection of Trainer (Interaction with Teacher) II. Assessment: Pre-Test III. Interaction: Read descriptions about the characteristics of mangrove environments IV. Video b) Content Outline (Week 2) Lesson 2: Type of Mangrove Trees I. Graphics: Distinguish between different type of Mangroves. Read how different classifications of animals reside in the Mangrove habitat. II. Assignment: Learners will draw out a swamp or wetland environment and describe its characteristics. Write and or insert biological wildlife capable of living in this environment (option to include Pokemon Card) Use the Pokemon analogy to explain how 6 different types of species can survive in a Mangrove habitat: (First Stem to best Nita). III. Assessment: Multiple Choice Questionnaire (Beat Sonia) c) Content Outline (Week 3) Lesson 3: Weedon Island Mangroves I. Graphics: Read about type of Mangrove and animals found at Weedon Island. II. Interaction: Identify the type of Mangrove and animals found at Weedon Island. III. Assignment: Engage, Explore. Explain. d)Content Outline (Week 4) Lesson 4: Presentation of the Case Study/Gym Battle Interaction with teacher I. Assignment: Evaluate and Extend. Curriculum Scope: Week 1 Engage with my lecture presentation through discussion on group chat and call on. Screen # 1→ Instructions (Confidentiality) (est.5 minutes) Screen # 2→ Selection of a Trainer name and interaction to know it’s a person present (Confidentiality) (est.5 minutes) (Assignment # 2) Screen # 3→ Pre-Test Test Slide (est.10 minutes) (Assignment # 3) Screen # 4→ Picture of a Tropical or Subtropical Environment (est.5 minutes) (Assignment # 4 Can anyone recall characteristics of a Mangrove environment) Screen # 5→ Different type of Mangroves (est.45 minutes) (Assignment # 5) Week 2 Explore a Mangrove swamp with a video clip, and sources of scientific research performed on the Mangroves. Screen # 6 → Images of Island with characteristics of Mangrove environment. (Est.15 minutes) (Assignment #7) (Est.20 minutes) Explain how common animals behave to survive inside the Mangroves with words or illustrations. (Assignment #8) (Est.10 minutes) Evaluate common animal behavior to survive in the Mangroves with factual evidence. (Assignment #9) (Est.10 minutes Week 3-4 Extend our knowledge of these animals to Pokémon with a case study & learning game. Screen # 7→ (Est.10 minutes) Screen # 8→ Video of mangroves (Est.10 minutes) Screen # 9→ (Team Rocket Introduce Jess & James obtaining map for the use to Dredge and look for fossil base Pokemon). (Est.2 minutes) Screen # 10 → Bill explains the risk of Dredge filled activities. (Est.2 minutes) Screen # 11 → (Boy Scout Trail) (Est.1 minute) Screen # 12 → (Lookout Point Trial) (Est.1 minute) Screen # 13 → (Lookout Point Trail) Video reaching trail. (Est.1 minute) Screen # 14 -> Read information about Dredging. (Est.4 minutes) (Assignment # 10) (Est. 21 minutes) Screen # 11→ Finish Case Study Report to defeat Erika. (Interaction) (Assignment # 11) (Est. 55 minutes) Course Resources: Paper Pencil PDF Documents Videos Graphics: Pokemon Cards Interaction: Ability to read and take notes Sequence: Course will follow this Sequential and Visual Format Week 1: 30-55 minutes Graphics: 5 minutes (includes video of instructions) Assessment: 10 minutes Interaction: 5 minutes Assignment: 35 minutes Week 2: 30-55 minutes Graphics: 15 minutes Assignment: 40 minutes) Week 3: 30-55 minutes Graphics: 10 minutes (includes video of instructions) Interaction: 10 minutes Assignment: 35 minutes Week 4: 30-55 minutes Graphics: 10 minutes (includes video of instructions) Interaction: 10 minutes Assignment: 35 minutes Interaction Expectations: Week 1¬) Trainers create their own Mangrove environment on an island with descriptions and 6 Pokemon cards. Week 2) Trainers start off the game with adding animals, plants, and Pokemon in each Mangrove. Week 3). After the model, trainers watch a story about how Team Rocket discovers a map that will take them to Weedon Island for Dredge and Fill activities. Week 4) Trainers save the day and must battle Erica for The Mangrove Badge. After the illustrations, trainers watch a story about how Team Rocket discovers a map that will take them to Weedon Island for Dredge and Fill activities. Trainers must provide an explanation with writing how their Pokemon can rescue the Mangroves. Pacing: Explain in Sequential but estimated time to complete can be broken down into two days per week depending on the needs of the learner. Week # 4 is a time to complete all assignments. Week 1: 30-55 minutes Week 2: 30-55 minutes Week 3: 30-55 minutes Week 4: 30-55 minutes
Learning Goals
Students will learn to describe physical characteristics of The Mangroves.
Students will learn about different type of Mangrove Trees.
Students will learn to identify the type of animals found near The Mangroves at Weedon Island.
Students should be able to write and or illustrate observations of the Mangroves.
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
Basic Writing
4th grade Writing
4th grade Life Science
4th grade Reading Level
Advanced through K-4
Supply List
Paper Pencil Choice of Pokemon Cards Color Utensils
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Florida
Wetland Environments Services
Mitigation Services
Conservation Services
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Ages: 10-11