
Vorgesehener Endnutzer: Lehrer
Altersgruppe: Obere Primarstufe; Untere Sekundarstufe
Lehrplan der Schule: Wissenschaft
Themen und Fragestellungen: Energy Use and Production; Collective Action; Environmental Change; Power & Influence; Citizenship
Dauer: 90 min
Art der Ressource: Game, Guidelines & Notes, Lesson Plans
Schlüsselwörter: Biodiversity Conservation, Problem-Based Learning, Species Knowledge, Critical Thinking, Environmental Stewardship
Sprachen: Englisch
Beschreibung
The resource introduces an engaging teaching method centered on the Mystery Game, designed to foster critical thinking, problem-solving, and collaboration among students. It focuses on the conservation of building-nesting species such as swifts, sparrows, kestrels, and bats, highlighting the impact of human activities on biodiversity.
Through small-group activities, students tackle real-world conservation challenges framed as mysteries, connecting biology concepts with environmental issues. The method incorporates diverse tools, including visual aids, QR codes, and structured inquiry, allowing students to analyze evidence, develop hypotheses, and present their findings.
Aligned with problem-based and inquiry-based learning approaches, the resource promotes Nachhaltigkeit Bürgerschaftliches Engagement, encouraging students to explore solutions to ecological problems while recognizing their role in conservation. It integrates scientific practices such as hypothesizing, data interpretation, and communication, making it suitable for interdisciplinary teaching.
The guide provides step-by-step instructions for implementation, including lesson formats, classroom procedures, and assessment strategies. It encourages student-led learning, creativity, and the development of critical competencies like teamwork, scientific inquiry, and public speaking.
By linking conservation efforts to students’ local contexts, the resource fosters environmental stewardship and awareness of human-wildlife coexistence. It serves as a flexible and dynamic tool for educators aiming to enhance their teaching practices while addressing key sustainability challenges.
Wie Sie diese Ressource nutzen können
The resource contains a detailed pedagogical discussion of the method and a critical examination of the topic of “building breeders” as an example of species cognition and human influence.
The detailed description of the MYSTERY method helps the reader to adapt the game to their own needs or to create a mystery game independently.
There is also a complete lesson plan with prepared materials and implementation instructions.
Die Ressourcen
MYSTERY Building Breeders PDF:
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.
- Collaboratively synthesise the knowledge, tools and frameworks to create educational materials and lessons plans adapted to their own local context.
Grüne Kompetenzen
- Nachhaltige Werte verkörpern: Förderung der Natur
- Komplexität in der Nachhaltigkeit berücksichtigen: Systemdenken; Kritisches Denken; Problemstellung
- Visionen für eine nachhaltige Zukunft: Forschendes Denken
- Handeln für Nachhaltigkeit: Kollektives Handeln; individuelle Initiative
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