lovett lower school coral reef coloring book ariel saltin & annie fee april 21, 2010 ariel...
TRANSCRIPT
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
BibliographyBibliography 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.
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.