Third Session Report for EcoSlate Module on biodiversity for class VI presented at Shalom Hills International School, Gurgaon (2014)

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Objective:
To work with students to create a photo story involving the various biodiversity elements present in the school. Class Plan I: Worksheet Discussion
1. Worksheet 1 which involved interviewing the parent to understand if there is any visible difference in the biodiversity elements was discussed with the students
2. 100% students had an observation that with respect to plant species, there is a clear distinction between plant species which existed when their parents were young and now
3. Parents observed a number of native species near their homes including mango, neem, banyan tree etc. In the urban set-up of Gurgaon, such species are clearly absent
4. With respect to animal species, students had a mixed observation
5. There were a number of species such as sparrow, peacock, parrot which they do not observe very frequently now compared to 10-15 years ago
6. Some common species such as crow, pigeon and dogs are still seen today coexisting with the urban dwellers
7. 100% students observed that growing urbanization is the key reason behind absence of species Class Plan II: Bio-Diversity Connect – A Photo Story
1. Students were asked to assemble in a playground
2. All students were divided into groups of 4 or 5
3. All groups were then allocated a specific area in the playground
4. All groups were given 5 minutes to think of a situation or a story which can be depicted through static poses. The only condition was that the students had to involve the various bio-diversity elements present around them
5. One class was involved in creating a series of sequential events which created a story when pieced together. The story is attached in a separate presentation
6. All the pictures clicked can be used by the school to organize a photo exhibition during the PTM Home exercise:
Students have to click one picture which should include them along with a plant or a pet animal in their home.