Aprendamos ciencias: todo sobre ecología para mentes jóvenes (5-7 años)

Do you love Science? In this Ongoing Class, learners will explore a range of Science subjects in a fun and interactive way. This course aims to provide meaningful learning experiences for young explorers.

Each class will include a range of teaching methods and activities that are designed to engage the learners in both a hands-on and minds-on way. Classes will include experiments, Q&A, quizzes, games, worksheets, videos and much more. Some classes will include breakout rooms.  Learners will be encouraged to observe, explore, question and share what they learn. A variety of methods are used to support learners and cater for different learning styles and needs. 


What is taught in this course? 


Week of 1/4/24 - What is Ecology? - study of interactions between organisms and their environment
Week of 8/4/24 - What is Ecology? - basic ecological concepts, including ecosystems, communities, and habitats
Week of 15/4/24 - What is Ecology? - Nature walk or outdoor exploration to observe and appreciate local ecosystems
Week of 22/4/24 - Ecosystem Components - ecosystem components, including biotic (living) and abiotic (non-living) factors
Week of 29/4/24 - Ecosystem Components - roles of producers, consumers, and decomposers in ecosystems
Week of 6/5/24 - Ecosystem Components - Ecosystem scavenger hunt: identifying and categorizing biotic and abiotic components
Week of 13/5/24 - Biodiversity - biodiversity, its importance, and threats to biodiversity loss
Week of 20/5/24 - Biodiversity - species diversity, genetic diversity, and ecosystem diversity
Week of 27/5/24 - Biodiversity - Biodiversity survey activity: identifying and documenting plant and animal species in a local habitat
Week of 3/6/24 - Energy Flow and Trophic Levels - energy flow through ecosystems and the trophic levels (producer, consumer, decomposer)
Week of 10/6/24 - Energy Flow and Trophic Levels - food chains, food webs, and energy pyramids
Week of 17/6/24 - Energy Flow and Trophic Levels - Constructing a food web activity: creating a visual representation of energy flow in an ecosystem
Week of 24/6/24 - Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles - nutrient cycling processes, including the carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus cycles
Week of 1/7/24 - Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles - importance of biogeochemical cycles in ecosystem functioning
Week of 8/7/24 - Nutrient Cycling and Biogeochemical Cycles - Nutrient cycling simulation activity: modeling nutrient exchange between biotic and abiotic components
Week of 15/7/24 - Adaptations and Interactions - organismal adaptations to environmental conditions and ecological niches
Week of 22/7/24 - Adaptations and Interactions - ecological interactions, including competition, predation, and symbiosis
Week of 29/7/24 - Adaptations and Interactions - Role-playing game: simulating ecological interactions and their effects on population dynamics
Week of 5/8/24 - Succession and Disturbance - ecological succession, including primary and secondary succession
Week of 12/8/24 - Succession and Disturbance - disturbance regimes and their role in shaping ecosystems
Week of 19/8/24 - Succession and Disturbance - Ecological succession experiment: simulating succession in a mini-ecosystem or terrarium
Week of 26/8/24 - Human Impact on Ecosystems - human activities affecting ecosystems, including habitat destruction, pollution, and climate change
Week of 2/9/24 - Human Impact on Ecosystems - concept of ecological footprint and its implications
Week of 9/9/24 - Human Impact on Ecosystems - Environmental impact assessment project: analyzing the environmental impact of a local development project
Week of 16/9/24 - Conservation Biology - conservation strategies and initiatives to protect natural habitats and species
Week of 23/9/24 - Conservation Biology - importance of protected areas, wildlife corridors, and habitat restoration
Week of 30/9/24 - Conservation Biology - Habitat restoration activity: participating in a local conservation project or restoration 
Week of 7/10/24 - Ecological Ethics and Action - ethical considerations and responsibilities toward the environment
Week of 14/10/24 - Ecological Ethics and Action - environmental activism and advocacy efforts
Week of 21/10/24 - Ecological Ethics and Action - Creating an environmental awareness campaign or community action plan

We look forward to being part of your learning journey!