Kiebitz im Gemüsefeld - ein Rätselspiel

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Beschreibung

This handbook introduces a mystery-based learning activity designed for teachers to guide students in understanding the ecological challenges surrounding the decline of the lapwing population. Using the “Mystery Method,” this resource enables students aged 10–13 to engage in inquiry-based learning and collaborative problem-solving while exploring biodiversity and the human impact on ecosystems. 

Sixth-year students are introduced to an intriguing “mystery game,” a research-based learning activity designed for small groups of 2-4 participants. The game begins with a compelling research question that challenges students to explore the reasons behind the decline in the lapwing population, covering biological, ecological, sociological, and economic factors. To aid in their investigation, students are provided with information cards. These cards offer crucial insights into the lapwing’s situation without directly giving away the answer, encouraging students to think critically and piece together the information themselves. 

The cards are deliberately brief and supplemented with graphics, maps, and images to cater to diverse reading preferences and enhance comprehension. During a plenary session, each group shares their proposed solutions, sparking a collaborative discussion on the most persuasive findings and the evidence supporting them. The teacher plays a key role in guiding this discussion, ensuring that it remains focused and productive, and leading students towards the correct conclusion if necessary.

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Wie Sie diese Ressource nutzen können

This resource is a practical guide for implementing a mystery-based learning activity focused on ecology and biodiversity. It provides all the information to get familiar with the method and guides through the lesson. Additionally, it provides the link to an information padlet.com, students can work with online instead of working with printed information cards.

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Die Ressourcen

Mystery Ecology Lapwings (PDF in English and German):

• Padlet in English
• Padlet in German

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Lernergebnisse

• Abfrage des Vorwissens und Weiterentwicklung von Wissen und Verständnis von Schlüsselkonzepten der nachhaltigen Bürgerschaft, wobei etablierte Weltanschauungen und Werte in Frage gestellt werden.
• Apply a range of suitable tools and frameworks to promote student Sustainability Citizenship.
• Reflektieren Sie die Praxis und untersuchen Sie die nationalen Lehrpläne, um Möglichkeiten zur Förderung der nachhaltigen Bürgerschaft auf interdisziplinäre Weise zu identifizieren und mit externen Interessengruppen in Kontakt zu treten.
• das Wissen, die Instrumente und den Rahmen gemeinsam zu synthetisieren, um Bildungsmaterialien und Unterrichtspläne zu erstellen, die an ihren eigenen lokalen Kontext angepasst sind.

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Grüne Kompetenzen

• Nachhaltige Werte verkörpern: Supporting Fairness; Promoting Nature
• Komplexität in der Nachhaltigkeit berücksichtigen: Systemdenken; Kritisches Denken; Problemstellung
• Handeln für Nachhaltigkeit: Kollektives Handeln; individuelle Initiative

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Creative Commons

Permission is granted under a Creative Commons Attribution License to distribute, remix, adapt, and build upon this resource material in any medium or format for noncommercial purposes only, and only so long as attribution is given to the creator.

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