Solar Trees - Part 2

Students are asked to study nature after synthesizing information and making inferences comparing and contrasting, completing a study of a website on biomimcry, and choosing a journal with direction in which to record their study of a natural phenomena. Students are assessed with a test on biomimcry and given performance assessments based on their nature journals and a video or audio presentation of their study. The unit ends with students completing an extended KWL chart for guided inqury, reflecting on what they've learned and how to use this information after watching a video of a student-produced reflective tool, and scoring the class, teacher, and peers on participatory and collabrative behavior. Part 1 and Part 2 can be taught separately, but should be taught in succession if taught together. NOTE: I created this unit for a graduate school course and got an A grade. This unit was 20% of my final grade.