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Reviewer 1 |
Reviewer 2 |
Reviewer 3 |
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How used in
a classrm? |
As part of a
science unit (Earth Science would be most appropriate). |
As core
interdisciplinary project with Sci/SS/ELA in 7th grade |
Very good
project-would use in Science class identifying living materials, environment
and build from that with this project. |
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Which
grades? |
4 – 6 |
6-12 |
3-5 |
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Subjects? |
Science,
English, Family Consumer Science |
Science,
ELA, SS |
Health,
Science |
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Appropriateness,
possibility to strengthen: Learning Goals/Academic subjects |
(First)
Learning goal is a bit vague. |
They’re
good, but too hard for 3-5 graders. Do this is in a higher grade where
students can do research, PR, and document their project fully as it evolves. |
Yes, they
are strong, cannot think of way to strengthen them. |
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Community
needs |
All are relevant;
no additional partners |
National
Wildlife Foundation – resources on-line, Audubon-resources online. Block
association, garden clubs, landscapers, Cornell Coop Ext. Local river and
trail groups probably already do cleanups. |
Cooperative extension-partner.
Relevant community needs and will be very beneficial to all (rural, urban,
suburbs) |
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Character
virtue prominence |
Character
virtues are appropriate and applied nicely.
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Implicit |
Yes.
Prominent, infused with curriculum-activity supports the virtues and
reinforces them with students. |
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SL
activities |
Enough
detail is provided. |
A
bibliography and/or extended list of research suggestions. |
Yes, very
good. Maybe the types of supplies/materials needed, how
to go about creating ecosystem and maintaining would be helpful. |
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Reflection
activities |
(n/a) |
Add
journaling, written and photo, plus clipping file. |
They are
appropriate, can be easily taken a step further. Instead of only doing a mock
meeting, have students attend real mtg, or have legislature visit room and
listen to student questions/information., Students can send persuasive essays
to newspaper and place in opinion section. |
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Costs |
Picnic “materials”
– depending on number of people who will attend. |
Frequent bus
trips, probably need minigrant $ (ask us: MHSLI), plus tools if not donated. |
Not sure how
much an ecosystem costs. Difficult to answer-don’t know if students need to
be bussed, etc. |
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Time needed |
1 year. |
Full year-do
ample planning, break ground early April. OK to do some tree (planting and
pruning) and cleanups in Fall. |
Reasonable.
This will take a year to complete. |
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Teacher
preparation required |
(n/a) |
Lots! Esp. re
safety. |
Lots of prep
because there are so many levels/facets to year long project. Would be good
to team w/ someone else to share burden. |
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Possible
improvements |
(n/a) |
Author needs
to clarify focus. “Ecosystem” is vague. Does she want the kids to design 1. a drought resistant garden 2. a deer proof garden 3.
a low maintenance garden 4. a
butterfly/bird garden 5. a permaculture
installation-there are plenty of resources on the web, but a good print
resource is Sara Stein’s “Noah’s Garden: Restoring the ecology of our own
back yards” Or are they just repairing degraded habitats by removing invasive
exotics? Use local ag. Products from small vendors at picnic (build
gardener/farmer linkages). |
See
reflection activities. |
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Assessment
items |
Excellent
academic relevance; however, 3rd grade seems too young. 4 – 6 is more
appropriate. |
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Very
relevant and appropriate. I like this project. |
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Experience needed in gardening/landscaping |
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Moderately
experienced |
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Experience
needed in CE |
Moderately
experienced. |
Little or no
experience |
Moderately
experienced |
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Experience
needed in SL |
Very
experienced. |
Moderately
experienced |
Moderately
experienced |
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Rate the
project in the following areas: |
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Doability |
(n/a) |
Average |
Average-Strong |
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Addressing
the character virtues |
(n/a) |
Strong |
Average-Strong |
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Relevance to
actual academic content |
(n/a) |
Strong |
Strong |
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Reflection activities |
(n/a) |
Average-Strong |
Average-Strong |
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How strongly
are each of the character virtues addressed by this
project…. |
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Caring |
Somewhat. |
Not
at all |
Strongly |
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Citizenship |
Very strong.
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Very strong |
strongly |
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Fairness
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Not at all. |
Not at all |
Not at all |
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Giving |
Somewhat. |
Very strong |
Strongly |
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Respect |
Very strong. |
Strongly |
Strongly |
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Responsibility |
Very
strong. |
Very
strong |
Strongly |
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Trustworthy |
Not at
all. |
Strongly |
Not at all |