Teaching the Web of Life

Abstract

This series of activities, which integrates science and social studies, is designed to involve students in experimental learning experiences conducted in an outdoor setting. Throughout the lesson, which is based on a model of instruction called Flow Learning™, students (a) simulate the Web of Life, (b) use different senses and scientific processes to experience and describe the living and nonliving environment, (c) develop conceptual understandings about interdependence and diversity of nature, and (d) determine what humans can do to protect the Web of Life.

Keywords:

• diversity
• Flow Learning™
• interdependence
• outdoor learning
• senses