Lesson Plan | Lesson Plan Iteratif Teachy | Animals: Group Organization

Goal

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The aim of this stage is to introduce students to essential concepts surrounding animal social behavior, prompting them to connect their prior knowledge with real-world observations to be conducted during the lesson. This approach will help students build a strong foundation of knowledge to engage actively in the activities planned.

Goal Utama:

1. Analyze the various social behaviors exhibited by animals living in groups or packs.

2. Understand the distinction between social and solitary animals, providing examples of each category.

Goal Sekunder:

1. Develop observation and comparison skills across diverse animal species.
2. Encourage curiosity and interest in the study of animal behavior.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to introduce students to fundamental concepts about animal social behaviour, encouraging them to create connections between previously studied content and practical observations that will occur throughout the lesson. This way, students can build a solid foundation to participate actively in the proposed activities.

Warming Up

📱 Warm-up: Begin by explaining to the students that animal social behavior is an incredibly captivating area of biology. Ask them to share what they remember about it and encourage them to use their phones to discover an interesting fact about how certain animals live in groups while others prefer their own space. After a few minutes, invite some students to share the facts they've uncovered with the class. This will create an initial connection and spark interest in the topic that will be explored further during the lesson.

Initial Thoughts

1. 🤔 Why do you think some animals choose to live in groups, while others prefer solitude?

2. 🦁 What are the advantages of group living for a lion?

3. 🐜 How do ants manage their organization in their colonies?

4. 🐧 What methods of communication do penguins employ to identify their mates in a group?

5. 🦅 Can anyone provide an example of a solitary animal and share the reasons for their lifestyle?

Development

Duration: 65 - 80 minutes

The aim of this phase is to engage students in practical and creative activities that reinforce their understanding of animal social behaviour. By integrating technology, students will hone their research, synthesis, communication, and teamwork skills while deepening their insights into the varied ways animals live.

Activity Suggestions

Activity Recommendations

Activity 1 - 🦁 Animal Social Media

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Promote research, creativity, and the use of digital technologies to reinforce knowledge about animal social behaviour.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will create profiles on a fictional social media platform featuring a group of socially living animals (e.g., lions, ants, penguins). Each profile should include information about the animal’s social behaviour, habits, diet, and communication, paired with images and videos sourced online.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of no more than 5 members.

• Each group selects a type of social animal to create a profile on a made-up social media platform.

• Students should use their phones or computers to research information, images, and videos regarding the social behaviour of their chosen animals.

• Utilize a profile creation tool (like Canva or a slide presentation) to compile the profile.

• Include sections like 'About', 'Photos/Videos', 'Recent Posts', and 'Friends/Followers'. Posts should highlight interesting facts and peculiar behaviours of the animal.

• Once the profiles are completed, each group will present their work to the class, explaining their choices and sharing what they have learned about the social behaviour of the animal.

Activity 2 - 📹 Animal Documentary

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Encourage research, synthesis, and communication skills using digital tools to illustrate animal social behaviour.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will take charge of producing a mini-documentary about a group of animals, showcasing their social organization and behaviours within their group. They will use their phones for filming, research online videos and images, and edit the materials into a concise educational video.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of no more than 5 individuals.

• Each group chooses a social animal type as the focus for their mini-documentary.

• Students should research the social behaviour, diet, communication, and organization of their chosen animals.

• Use video editing applications (like iMovie or similar) to compile the researched information into a 3 to 5-minute mini-documentary, including narration, subtitles, and soundtracks.

• The videos should incorporate images and videos illustrating the real behaviour of the animals, which can be found online.

• Each group will present their mini-documentary to the class, discussing the key features of the social behaviour of the animals they studied.

Activity 3 - 🎮 Group Game

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Goal: Promote active learning through the creation and engagement with digital games, enhancing knowledge of animal social behaviour.

- Deskripsi Activity: Students will design a simple digital game, in either quiz or scavenger hunt format, utilizing online tools. The game will encompass questions and challenges related to the social behaviour of both group-living and solitary animals.

- Instructions:

• Divide students into groups of no more than 5 members.

• Each group will choose a social animal and a solitary one to create questions and challenges regarding their behaviours.

• Use platforms like Kahoot!, Quizizz, or Scratch to design an interactive game.

• Questions should address aspects such as diet, communication, social structure, and interesting facts about the chosen animals.

• Students may add images, videos, and other multimedia elements to enhance interactivity and engagement in the game.

• After creating the game, each group will present it to the class, where everyone can play and learn about the various behaviours of the animals in an enjoyable context.

Feedback

Duration: 15 - 20 minutes

The goal of this stage is to foster collective reflection on the activities undertaken, allowing students to share their learnings and insights. Through group discussion and 360° feedback, they will consolidate the knowledge gained whilst developing communication and collaboration abilities, underscoring the importance of constructive feedback in personal and academic growth.

Group Discussion

💬 Group Discussion: Facilitate a group discussion where students can share what they learned during their experiences and conclusions. Use this script to introduce the discussion:

1. Introduce the activity: Begin by recalling all activities conducted during the lesson. "Now that everyone has participated in creating social media profiles, producing mini-documentaries, and developing digital games about animal behaviour, let's share our discoveries and insights!"
2. Encourage sharing: Invite groups: "Who would like to start by sharing their learnings?" Allow each group a few minutes to showcase their main discoveries.
3. Guide the discussion: Pose targeted questions to deepen the reflection and encourage idea exchange between groups: "What did you find to be the most fascinating aspect of the social behaviour of the animals you studied?"; "What challenges did you face while completing these activities? How did you work through them?"
4. Consolidate learnings: Wrap up the discussion by summarizing key points and emphasizing the significance of understanding the variety of social behaviours in animals.

Reflections

1. 🔍 What are the benefits and drawbacks of living in groups for animals? 2. 📊 How does the social organization of the animals studied compare to human societal structures? 3. 🌐 How did technology aid you in comprehending animal behaviours and presenting your findings?

Feedback 360º

🔄 360° Feedback: Arrange a 360° feedback session where each student receives feedback from their peers within their group. Guide the class on how to offer constructive and respectful feedback. Use the following script:

1. Explain the significance of feedback: "Feedback is a vital component of the learning process, as it aids us in recognizing our strengths and areas that need improvement."
2. Establish feedback rules: Set clear guidelines to ensure feedback is constructive.
   • Start with "I liked..." to highlight positive aspects.
   • Use "I think it could be better if..." to humbly suggest improvements.
3. Facilitate the feedback round: Each student will have the opportunity to both give and receive feedback in their group. "Let's kick off the feedback round, and remember to be respectful and constructive in your remarks."
4. Final reflection: Following the feedback round, ask students to reflect on the feedback they received and consider how they can apply it to enhance their future activities.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

💡 Purpose: The conclusion seeks to summarize the knowledge acquired in an enjoyable and engaging manner. This moment also aims to link the lesson to the contemporary world, highlighting the importance of learning for students' daily lives and reinforcing the relevance of understanding animal behaviour and integrating digital technologies in the educational experience.

Summary

🎉 Closing Summary: Congratulations, wildlife explorers! Today we delved into the animal kingdom and learned how they organize their lives in groups or alone. We created social media profiles for lions, ants, and penguins, produced engaging mini-documentaries, and designed exciting games! Mother Nature has so much to teach us 🦁🐜🐧. We wrapped up our animal journey discussing our experiences and honing our research and collaboration skills. Did you enjoy being digital biologists for a day? 🌍

World

🌐 In Today's World: Gaining insights into animal behaviour allows us to draw parallels with human societal structure. Like animals, we too flourish in groups or experience moments of solitude. The technology we use today enables us to observe and understand these behaviours in ways that were previously unthinkable. Social media, documentaries, and digital games serve as tools that enhance our comprehension of the world around us.

Applications

🔍 Applications: Learning how animals organize and interact can facilitate a better understanding of our own society and the significance of teamwork. Furthermore, utilizing digital technologies to explore these concepts equips students for a future where technology is a pivotal element of both learning and day-to-day life.