A Problem-Based Learning Activity to Learn about Sustainable Development

Autor/inn/en	Boncukçu, Gökçe; Gök, Gülsüm
Titel	A Problem-Based Learning Activity to Learn about Sustainable Development
Quelle	In: Science Activities: Projects and Curriculum Ideas in STEM Classrooms, 60 (2023) 4, S.185-200 (16 Seiten) PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0036-8121
DOI	10.1080/00368121.2023.2258353
Schlagwörter	Problem Based Learning; Sustainability; Conservation (Environment); Environmental Education; Ecology; Science Education; Middle Schools; Common Core State Standards; Scientific Concepts; Learner Engagement; Problem Solving; Cooperative Learning + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Problem-based learning; Problemorientiertes Lernen; Nachhaltigkeit; Conservation; Environment; Konservierung; Bewahung; Umwelt; Umweltbildung; Umwelterziehung; Umweltpädagogik; Ökologie; Naturwissenschaftliche Bildung; Middle school; Mittelschule; Mittelstufenschule; Common core curriculum; Curriculum; Kerncurriculum; Problemlösen; Kooperatives Lernen
Abstract	A problem-based learning activity focusing on the human impact on the environment and the importance of sustainable development is presented. The activity revolves around a mysterious island where the civilization is on the blink of extinction, prompting students to investigate how human behavior, ecosystems, resources, and natural balance contributed to this predicament. Designed for middle school grades, the activity aligns with the Common Core State Standards and the NGSS. It covers 10 chapters, corresponding to 10 lessons. Students collaborate in groups, assuming the roles of scientist, to gather and share information, and interpret scientific data and graphs. Teachers can utilize this presented activity in their classroom to introduce core ideas of Earth and Human Activity while simultaneously enhancing students' engagement, awareness, and problem solving skills regarding sustainability and environmental concerns. The implementation of the activity and suggestions for improvement were also discussed, ensuring its effectiveness in fostering critical thinking and environmental literacy among students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01