In this peer instruction case study, students will learn about species interactions and the different types of relationships that can be formed between species.
Students take on the role of ecologists and they are tasked with saving the Brazil nut tree community from the effects of deforestation.
This case study uses the flipped classroom strategy in which students will prepare for the task by watching videos, reading and performing a quiz before entering the classroom.
Within the classroom the students are split into groups and are posed with a series of questions that will lead them to devising a plan to save the Brazil nut tree community. The questions are presented as short answer style.
Students will be able to:
Published: 21/03/2019
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