Lesson 3: Design for the Future
Objective
Students will be able to apply their skills to design an eco-friendly service project.
Introduction
Unit 3 is designed to have students apply what they’ve researched and learned in order to benefit the ecosystem.
Lesson Description
Project Design Details:
Develop a project that directly applies to improving the health and improvement of the local ecosystem.
For example, if a student selected the nearby pond they could opt to remove invasive species to protect the natural habitat or put up wood duck boxes to promote wildlife diversity.
Provide students with options and allow time to research feasible projects.
Options Include:
- Nature Trail Building
- Constructing Bluebird Boxes
- Wetland Bridge Design
- Native Tree Planting
- Invasive Plant Removal
- Greenhouse Construction
- Garden Maintenance
Reflection
Students reflect on the learning process by presenting their projects to members of the school community.
References
- http://www.kidactivities.net/category/community-service-ideas.aspx
- http://sites.psu.edu/patrickthorntonpassionblog/2014/04/03/outdoor-service-projects/
- http://solveoregon.org/sites/default/files/documents/55slideas.pdf
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