Authentic Problem: For my lesson, I would focus on the authentic problem of reducing plastic waste in a local community. This problem involves various aspects, such as understanding the environmental impact of plastic, identifying alternatives, and implementing solutions.
Lesson Structure: Activation of Prior Experience: I would start by activating the prior knowledge of the students. I’d initiate a discussion to explore their understanding of environmental issues related to plastic waste. I’d introduce basic concepts like the life cycle of plastic and its impact on the environment.
Demonstration of Skills: I would provide demonstrations to conduct a local environmental audit to assess the extent of plastic waste. I’d demonstrate research skills to identify sustainable alternatives to plastic products.
Application of Skills: I’d divide the students into groups and assign them to different areas within the community to conduct environmental audits. Instructing them to research and propose alternatives to commonly used plastic products found in their audit would be part of the application of skills.
Integration of Skills: I’d have each group present their findings and proposed solutions to the class. Facilitating a class discussion on the feasibility and potential impact of each solution, I would collaboratively decide on an action plan for reducing plastic waste in the local community.
Media/Multimedia:
Interactive Maps: I’d use interactive maps to help students visualize and plan their environmental audits. They can mark locations where they find high concentrations of plastic waste.
Documentary Videos: I’d incorporate documentary videos on the environmental impact of plastic waste to enhance understanding and motivation.
Online Research Tools: I’d guide students on using online research tools to find information about sustainable alternatives to plastic products.
Collaborative Platforms: I’d use collaborative platforms for group discussions, document sharing, and planning. This could be a shared Google Drive folder or an online discussion forum.
By structuring my lesson this way, I align with Merrill’s principles, moving from activation of prior experience to skill demonstration, application, and integration into a real-world context. The use of various multimedia elements supports different learning styles and enhances engagement.
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