Desert Botanical Garden's Digital Learning
Submitted by Shannon Wheeler on November 12, 2010 - 2:15pm
Curriculum Resource
The Desert Botanical Garden’s Digital Learning website is designed for K-8 teachers, students and their families throughout Arizona. This interdisciplinary curriculum is aligned with Arizona Academic Standards with specific emphasis in the life sciences. The design of this curriculum is intended to provide students and teachers the opportunity and resources for conducting plant-based investigations and to encourage outdoor exploration using science and technology.
The Desert Botanical Garden’s Digital Learning offers the following:
- Materials for teachers to help create a life sciences curriculum exploring the desert
- Interactive tutorials for students
- Journal of Student Findings where students can share their experiences and images
Website
Self Review
Submitter has the right to make this material available for public use
Yes
The developer agrees to annual updates regarding the listing of this site in the AAEE database
Yes
This presentation was developed to fulfill identified needs, and is evaluated accordingly on a regular basis
Yes
This resource supports skill-building and understandings within the identified topic area (see links)
Yes
This resource supports the Arizona State Academic Standards
Yes
Guidelines for Excellence in Environmental Education Materials
Key Characteristic 1: All material has been vetted for fairness and accuracy
Yes
Key Characteristic 1: This resource encourages diversity in perspectives and opinions
Yes
Key Characteristic 2: The material facilitates a depth of understanding, focusing on concepts and unifying themes
Yes
Key Characteristic 2: Concepts are explored within the context of society as well as ecology
Yes
Key Characteristic 3: Students are challenged through this resource to use and improve their critical thinking skills
Yes
Key Characteristic 3: This resource encourages student driven conclusions and actions
Yes
Key Characteristic 4: Use of this resource fosters a sense of personal stake and responsibility in students
Yes
Key Characteristic 4: Use of this resource strengthens students' sense of self-efficacy
Yes
Key Characteristic 5: This resource includes mechanisms to assess achievement of learning objectives
Yes
Key Characteristic 5: This resource addresses varying styles of learning
Yes
Key Characteristic 6: The materials are clear, easy to follow and adaptable
Yes
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