4. Field Activity 02

Understanding the Plant Life Cycle through hands-on engagement using digital fabrication.

Learning Objectives

Students will identify and explain the stages of the plant life cycle, including germination, growth, flowering, and seed dispersal.

Students will assemble a plant life cycle model using laser-cut components to reinforce their understanding through hands-on activity.

Students will work in groups to design and create parts of the plant life cycle model, developing communication and teamwork skills.

Students will explain how digital fabrication tools and processes (like laser cutting) can be used to create educational models.

Students designing fruit with Corel draw

We cut with Laser life cicle parts from wood and felt

Students tried to put parts in their places

final version plant cycle

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Reflection

What Worked Well:

• Engagement:

The students were very excited and curious.

• Collaboration:

It worked very well because everyone in the group agreed and chose their desired fruit to make a vector document.

• Understanding the Concept:

The students also thought it was good that when they visualized it this way, they understood the plant’s life cycle better.

Which wasn’t so good

• Time Management:

Time was short, as this lesson was designed for 3 class periods, so I tried to complete it within 1 class period.

• Technological Fluency:

Since the students had no experience working with lasers, the students had to be introduced to the safety rules for using lasers in advance.

Overall, this activity successfully blended biology and digital fabrication, making learning both interactive and memorable. It also highlighted areas to refine for an even more effective learning experience in the future.