share system (m3, u4, a2: project based learning)
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Share Syste
mProject-Based Learning Activity for Kindergarten Students
Module 3, Unit 4, Activity 2: Project Based Learning
By: Meka Walters
What’s the Share
System activity?
Students collaborate to design and tests systems for fairly sharing new toys amongst all students in the class.
ProcessEntry
Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
The Secret Lives of 4 year olds
Entry Event
Inspired by actual events on the documentary…..
A documentary looking at 10 four-year-olds in a nursery school filled with cameras that capture every moment.
2 new Scooters show up at the nursery
Entry Event
Students are having difficulty fairly sharing the new toys amongst all the students
Some students get a bit upset as a result.
Why?
Entry Event
● Launch the project● Keep the project authentic
○ Real-world context○ Speaks to students’
personal concerns
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
Driving Question
The teacher sets the project.What can we do to make sure that the new scooters are fairly shared by all students?
Driving Question
● Clearly encapsulates the project.
● Gives students a sense of purpose and challenge.
Why?
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
Brainstorm
Students work in small groups, and share their ideas with one another.
The teacher monitors while the students are at work asking good questions and giving hints, not answers.
How many students are in our class?
How long is recess?
Design
Students put their ideas into a design creating charts and sign-
up sheet. They identify any additional material they may need, and decide on ways to get them.
Brainstorm & Design
Students are given complete freedom and control to come up with and design their Share
System.
Brainstorm & Design
● Makes the project more meaning for the students.
● Students more engaged if they’re in the driving seat.
Why?
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
Groups present their idea and design to the class or in small groups...
Feedback
...they answer questions and collect feedback to improve their design
Small Groups (using the feedback they’ve received) redesign their idea, to make them better
Revision
● Student better understand that most people’s first attempts aren’t always perfect.
● Good ideas often require revision before a high-quality product or service is produced.
Feedback & Revision Wh
y? Create
Feedback
Revise
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
Real Life Test
Each small group’s system is given a 1 week trial run in the schools’ playground.
Real Life Test
The teacher collects feedback from students on
which system they liked best and why?
The class decides on one overall system to implement. It can be one complete system or a mix of the best ideas from various systems.
● Encourages collaboration and communication
● Speaks to students’ personal concerns
● Makes the project more meaningful for the students
● Highlights importance of feedback and revision
Real Life Test Wh
y?
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
Present to Public
The class presents their ideas, findings and process to
the public.
Present to Public The class creates
a website to share their
ideas, findings and process to
the public on sharing.
Present to Public
● Makes project authentic
● Students care more about their work when presenting to real audience
● May create something that people in other schools use
Why?
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
Reflection
Whole class discussion reflecting on..
● What the students learned?● How effective their
projects were?● The quality of the students
work● Any obstacles and how to
overcome them
Reflection
● Make students aware of the new things they learned and the skills they practiced ○ Aware of the learning
process● Assess the work done● Strive for improvements in
the future
Why?
Entry Event
Driving Question
Brain- storm & Design
Feedback &
Revision
Present to
Public
Reflection
Share System
Real Life Test Pro
cess
Done!
What do students walk away with?
Share System
● A better understanding of the need to share
● A better understanding of the feelings and emotions of others
● An opportunity to practice 21st century skills ○ Collaboration○ Communication○ Critical thinking○ Presenting ideas
● Actively involved in creating and implementing a system that affects their daily school life
● A feeling that their ideas can be turned into something of use and significance
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