Lapwing in the vegetable field – a Mystery Game

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Beschrijving

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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Hoe gebruik je deze bron

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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De middelen

Mystery Ecology Lapwings (PDF in English and German):

• Padlet in English
• Padlet in German

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Leerresultaten

• Eliciteren van voorkennis en verder ontwikkelen van kennis en begrip van de belangrijkste concepten van Duurzaam Burgerschap, waarbij gevestigde wereldbeelden en waarden in twijfel worden getrokken.
• Apply a range of suitable tools and frameworks to promote student Sustainability Citizenship.
• Reflecteren op de praktijk en nationale curricula onderzoeken om mogelijkheden te identificeren om Duurzaamheidsburgerschap op interdisciplinaire manieren te bevorderen en samen te werken met externe belanghebbenden.
• Samen de kennis, hulpmiddelen en kaders synthetiseren om onderwijsmateriaal en lesplannen te maken die zijn aangepast aan hun eigen lokale context.

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Groene competenties

• Duurzame waarden belichamen: Supporting Fairness; Promoting Nature
• Complexiteit omarmen in duurzaamheid: Systeemdenken; kritisch denken; probleemopstelling
• Handelen voor duurzaamheid: Collectieve actie; individueel initiatief

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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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