Lovett Lower School Coral Reef Coloring

Book

Lovett Lower School Coral Reef Coloring

Book

Ariel Saltin & Annie FeeApril 21, 2010

Ariel Saltin & Annie FeeApril 21, 2010

Basic Concept& Purpose

Basic Concept& Purpose

Concept attention to Lovett’s Marine Biology Program

Marine Biology Education (not provided in lower school)

Exciting kids about conservation

Coloring book Entertaining & Educational Spread Coral reef awareness Aid in Conservation, profit goes to donation

Concept attention to Lovett’s Marine Biology Program

Marine Biology Education (not provided in lower school)

Exciting kids about conservation

Coloring book Entertaining & Educational Spread Coral reef awareness Aid in Conservation, profit goes to donation

Hypothesis Hypothesis

If children are presented with an entertaining way to learn about coral reefs, in a manner that attaches them to the characters or sparks an interest in further learning in the subject, then the children will be better informed about coral reefs and will be aware of the importance of conservation.

If children are presented with an entertaining way to learn about coral reefs, in a manner that attaches them to the characters or sparks an interest in further learning in the subject, then the children will be better informed about coral reefs and will be aware of the importance of conservation.

Questions Questions

How can we interest kids in learning about coral reefs?

How can we create a book which is both readable by kindergarten students and interesting to 4th grade students?

How much information can kindergarten and 1st grade students understand?

How can we interest kids in learning about coral reefs?

How can we create a book which is both readable by kindergarten students and interesting to 4th grade students?

How much information can kindergarten and 1st grade students understand?

Questions cont. Questions cont.

How much do 3rd and 4th grade students already know about coral reefs?

How do other authors and teachers teach coral reefs and marine biology to kindergarten through 4th grade students?

Are there many other Children books or coloring books on coral reefs?

How much do 3rd and 4th grade students already know about coral reefs?

How do other authors and teachers teach coral reefs and marine biology to kindergarten through 4th grade students?

Are there many other Children books or coloring books on coral reefs?

Collecting DataCollecting Data

Meet with lower school science teachers

Research tank facts & education

Survey Presentation Follow up survey

Meet with lower school science teachers

Research tank facts & education

Survey Presentation Follow up survey

ResearchResearch

Children’s cognitive processes

Previously published books

Children’s cognitive processes

Previously published books

Our WikiOur Wiki

http://coralreefcoloringbook.wiki.lovett.org/ http://coralreefcoloringbook.wiki.lovett.org/

Our fishiesOur fishies

Page Order OutlinePage Order Outline

Introduction to oceans Importance of coral reefs in oceans Value of Aquariums as mini ecosystems

6 fish & tank helpers, tank family Transition - Problems with the ocean

How we can help!

Introduction to oceans Importance of coral reefs in oceans Value of Aquariums as mini ecosystems

6 fish & tank helpers, tank family Transition - Problems with the ocean

How we can help!

Data ResearchData Research

Surveyed 21 kids in After School (6 per grade, 3 in 5th)

No information before baseline quiz Integrated topics, explaining missed, and further explaining aspects of topics

Identical Second Quiz but with matching short answer to fully check understanding

Surveyed 21 kids in After School (6 per grade, 3 in 5th)

No information before baseline quiz Integrated topics, explaining missed, and further explaining aspects of topics

Identical Second Quiz but with matching short answer to fully check understanding

First QuizFirst Quiz

Basic questions on basic topics: corals, fish foods, starfish, shells, clownfish & anemones, baby fish, salty water, ecosystem

Basic questions on basic topics: corals, fish foods, starfish, shells, clownfish & anemones, baby fish, salty water, ecosystem

Average First ScoresAverage First Scores

Good baseline 2nd graders had less knowledge

5th had far more

Good baseline 2nd graders had less knowledge

5th had far more

1.3

3 3.2

5

0

2

4

6

8

Average Scores (1st Quiz)

2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Average First MissedAverage First Missed

Didn’t know exact ecosystem problems

Didn’t know baby fish aren’t raised by parents - Nemo…

Didn’t know exact ecosystem problems

Didn’t know baby fish aren’t raised by parents - Nemo…

Missed Per Topic (First Quiz)

14

16

13

169

21

12

22

coral food star shell

ane baby salt eco

Rough OutlineRough Outline

Broke down personality profiles into 2-3 pages per character

Worked in each of the topics that we found most important to the kids

connected 1 topic fact page to each character

Integrate introduction and conclusion problems to cohesively lead through the information

Broke down personality profiles into 2-3 pages per character

Worked in each of the topics that we found most important to the kids

connected 1 topic fact page to each character

Integrate introduction and conclusion problems to cohesively lead through the information

Second QuizSecond Quiz

Used same multiple choice questions

Added a short answer question to each question to see whether they actually understood the topic

Used same multiple choice questions

Added a short answer question to each question to see whether they actually understood the topic

Average Second ScoresAverage Second Scores

Good Improvement

Great 5th graders, others evened out

2nd grade major advance

Good Improvement

Great 5th graders, others evened out

2nd grade major advance

4.3 4.5 4.7

6.3

0

2

4

6

8

Average Score (2nd Quiz)

2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Average Second MissedAverage Second Missed

Didn’t understand shell source

Factually don’t get ecosystem - too many problems

Overall still don’t understand babies

Didn’t understand shell source

Factually don’t get ecosystem - too many problems

Overall still don’t understand babies

Missed Per Topic (2nd Quiz)

2 6

8

11

816

9

13

coral food star shell

ane baby salt eco

Average UnderstandingAverage Understanding

Lower than second scores

Bad listening skills

Lower than second scores

Bad listening skills

4.2 44.5

6.3

0

2

4

6

8

Average Score (Und)

2nd 3rd 4th 5th

Understanding MissedUnderstanding Missed

Didn’t understand plankton

Still didn’t understand baby

Didn’t understand plankton

Still didn’t understand baby

Missed per Topic (Understanding)

8

22

1

1010

12

7

11

coral food star shell

ane baby salt eco

Overall FindingsOverall Findings

1.34.3

4.2

3

4.5

4

3.2

4.7

4.5

5

6.3

6.3

0

4

8

12

16

20

24

'2nd 3rd 4th 5th'

Grades

Complete Averages

Understanding

SecondScores

First Scores

AnswersAnswers

How can we interest kids in learning about coral reefs? Fun facts, aim to explain concepts they have always wondered about, invoke curiosity

Connection with characters and making them feel involved

How can we interest kids in learning about coral reefs? Fun facts, aim to explain concepts they have always wondered about, invoke curiosity

Connection with characters and making them feel involved

AnswersAnswers

How can we create a book which is both readable by kindergarten students and interesting to 4th grade students? Found that it was too dificult. K-1 can hardly read, so the dull text was uninteresting to older levels

Decided to direct towards higher education

How can we create a book which is both readable by kindergarten students and interesting to 4th grade students? Found that it was too dificult. K-1 can hardly read, so the dull text was uninteresting to older levels

Decided to direct towards higher education

AnswersAnswers

How much information can kindergarten and 1st grade students understand? Can understand basic concepts, but not always fully

Additional details only add confusion

How much information can kindergarten and 1st grade students understand? Can understand basic concepts, but not always fully

Additional details only add confusion

AnswersAnswers

How much do 3rd and 4th grade students already know about coral reefs? Little if any curriculum taught in school. Mostly from personal experiences and understanding. Mostly media influence - Finding Nemo…

How much do 3rd and 4th grade students already know about coral reefs? Little if any curriculum taught in school. Mostly from personal experiences and understanding. Mostly media influence - Finding Nemo…

AnswersAnswers

How do other authors and teachers teach coral reefs and marine biology to kindergarten through 4th grade students? Use basic yet interesting facts and relatable examples

Establish personal connections to materiall/characters and involve reader.

How do other authors and teachers teach coral reefs and marine biology to kindergarten through 4th grade students? Use basic yet interesting facts and relatable examples

Establish personal connections to materiall/characters and involve reader.

AnswersAnswers

Are there many other Children books or coloring books on coral reefs? There were about 5 Mostly used online teaching plans

Are there many other Children books or coloring books on coral reefs? There were about 5 Mostly used online teaching plans

Results Results

If children are presented with an entertaining way to learn about coral reefs, in a manner that attaches them to the characters or sparks an interest in further learning in the subject, then the children will be better informed about coral reefs and will be aware of the importance of conservation.

accepted but…

If children are presented with an entertaining way to learn about coral reefs, in a manner that attaches them to the characters or sparks an interest in further learning in the subject, then the children will be better informed about coral reefs and will be aware of the importance of conservation.

accepted but…

For The FutureFor The Future

Survey a larger group of students Work more with the students Add fieldtrip Make book more interactive (with games or tactile aspects)

Speak with authors of coloring books

Add marine science to curriculum

Survey a larger group of students Work more with the students Add fieldtrip Make book more interactive (with games or tactile aspects)

Speak with authors of coloring books

Add marine science to curriculum

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Soffer, Ruth. Coral Reef Coloring Book. illustrated. Dover Pubns, 1995. Orr, Katherine. The Hawaiian coral reef coloring book. Stemmer House Pub,

1994. Pierce, Terry. Coral Reefs A to Z Coloring Book. illustrated. Bess Press,

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Sandcastle, 2008.

Niesen, Thomas N. The Marine Biology Coloring Book. Napa, CA: Coloring Concepts Inc, 1982.

Castro, Peter. Huber, Michael E. Marine Biology Sixth Edition. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill. 2007

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). United States Department of Commerce. 28 September 2009.http://www.noaa.gov/ocean.html

World Watch Institute. Sources and Effects of Marine Pollution. GDRC. Global Research Development Center. 26 September 2009. http://www.gdrc.org/oceans/marine-pollution.html

Cronk, Brian. A Study of Short-Term Memory Recall of Pictures, Words, and Pictures and Words Presented Together. National Undergraduate Research Clearinghouse. Missouri Western State University. 1 October 2009.http://clearinghouse.missouriwestern.edu/manuscripts/473.php

Soffer, Ruth. Coral Reef Coloring Book. illustrated. Dover Pubns, 1995. Orr, Katherine. The Hawaiian coral reef coloring book. Stemmer House Pub,

1994. Pierce, Terry. Coral Reefs A to Z Coloring Book. illustrated. Bess Press,

2004. Gaarder-Juntti, Oona. What Lives in Coral Reefs?. illustrated. Super

Sandcastle, 2008.