Course by Remy Morris

KINGDOMS
OF NATURE
How living things are scientifically classified
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description
In this course, we’ll learn how all living
things are classified into one of seven
groups (or “kingdoms”) according to their
common characteristics.

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course outline

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The seven How living things Deeper How genetic The future: beyond
kingdoms of nature are grouped into classification research impacts the seven kingdoms
kingdoms (getting to species) classification
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The seven kingdoms of nature
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One-Day Capacity Building Program for
Teachers on Environmental Science
Ice-Breaker Activity
• Please pair up with someone you don't know.
• Introduce yourselves and share one interesting fact about why you are
passionate about teaching Environmental Science.
• You have 5 minutes for this activity.
 • 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: - Welcome address and introduction to the objectives of the training session.
• Understanding Environmental Science**
• - Session 1: Key Concepts and CBSE Syllabus Overview**
• - Overview of essential topics in Environmental Science as per CBSE curriculum.
• - Discussion on integrating Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) into teaching.
Mor • 10:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Teaching Methodologies and Resources**
• - **Session 2: Innovative Teaching Methods**

ning • - Introduction to effective teaching methodologies: case studies, role plays, and hands-on activities.
• - Demonstration of using multimedia and online resources for teaching Environmental Science.

Sessi
on
• 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM: Practical Applications and Group Activities**
• - **Session 3: Practical Applications**
• - Conducting environmental experiments and field activities.

After • - Group discussions on local environmental issues and solutions.

• **3:15 PM - 4:30 PM: Assessment Strategies and Q&A**

noon
• - **Session 4: Assessment Techniques and Feedback**
• - Designing effective assessments for Environmental Science.
• - Q&A session to address queries and concerns from participants.

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 • 1. Title Slide
• 2. Ice-Breaker Activity
Index • 3. Introduction
• 4. Morning Session
• 5. Importance of Environmental Science
• 6. CBSE Environmental Science Curriculum
• 7. Teaching Strategies
• 8. Afternoon Session
• 9. Integrating Technology
• 10. Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
• 11. Assessing Students
• 12. Challenges and Solutions
• 13. Resources for Teachers
Morning Session (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
9:00 AM - 10:30 AM: Understanding
Environmental Science

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Introduction
• Objectives:
• - Enhance understanding of Environmental Science
• - Align with CBSE curriculum
• - Integrate Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

• Agenda:
• - Importance of Environmental Science
• - Teaching strategies
• - Integrating technology
Importance of Environmental Science
• Definition and Scope:
• - Environmental Science is the study of the natural world and the
interactions between living and non-living things.

• Relevance:
• - It addresses critical issues like climate change, pollution, and
biodiversity loss.

• Connection to 17 SDGs:
• - Environmental Science plays a crucial role in achieving the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
 CBSE Environmental Science Curriculum
• Key Topics:
• - Ecosystems, natural resources, pollution, and sustainable
development.

• Learning Objectives:
• - Understanding environmental issues and developing critical thinking
skills to find solutions.

• Activity: Curriculum Mapping

• - Work in pairs to map these key topics to your current teaching
curriculum. Share your findings with the group.
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM: Tea/Coffee Break

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10:45 AM - 12:30 PM: Teaching
Methodologies and Resources

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 Teaching Strategies
• Interactive Methods:
• - Group activities, discussions, and hands-on experiments.

• Engagement:
• - Encouraging critical thinking through field trips and practical
experiments.

• Activity: Strategy Brainstorm

• - In groups, brainstorm interactive teaching strategies you've used or
would like to try. Write them on sticky notes and place them on a
board for everyone to see.
Afternoon Session (1:00 PM - 4:00 PM)
Integrating
Technology
Role of Digital Resources:
- Utilizing online videos, simulations, and virtual labs.

Useful Apps and Tools:

- Enhancing teaching and learninga effectiveness.
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Virtual Labs:
- Providing a safe environment for controlled experiments.

Activity: Tech Demo

- Demonstrate one educational app or tool that you find effective
in teaching Environmental Science.

Participants can follow along or ask questions.

Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility
Projects and
Activities:
- Focus on sustainability within the school community.

Community
- Enhancing environmental responsibility among
Involvement:
students.

Examples: - Initiatives like school gardens, recycling programs,

and conservation efforts.

Activity: Project
- Plan a small sustainability project you can implement
Planning
at your school. Share your project plan with the group.
 Assessing Students
Assessment Constructive Effective
Activity:
Methods: Feedback: Evaluation:
• - Using quizzes, • Providing • Assessing the • Peer Review
projects, and essential application of • Create a quick
practical exams feedback for knowledge in assessment tool
to evaluate student real-world (quiz or project)
knowledge. improvement. scenarios. and exchange it
with another
participant for
feedback.
Challenges and Solutions
• Common Challenges:
• - Limited resources, lack of awareness, resistance to change.

• Practical Solutions:
• - Best practices to overcome challenges in teaching Environmental
Science.

• Sharing Experiences:
• - Learning from insights and experiences of fellow educators.
 Resources for Teachers
• Professional Development:
• - Continuous improvement through workshops and training.

• Useful Resources:
• - Websites, journals, online courses for ongoing learning.

• Collaboration:
• - Sharing resources and ideas among teachers for mutual benefit.

• Activity: Resource Exchange

Q&A Session
• Open Discussion:
• - Invite questions and discussions from participants.

• Sharing Experiences:
• - Encourage sharing of ideas and experiences related to
Environmental Science teaching.

• Addressing Concerns:
• - Respond to queries and concerns raised by participants.
Conclusion
• Summary:
• - Recap of key points discussed: Importance of Environmental
Science, CBSE curriculum alignment, effective teaching strategies,
sustainability initiatives, assessment methods, and available resources.

• Thank You:
• - Express gratitude for participation and engagement.

• Further Support:
• - Provide contact information for additional support or inquiries.
CBSE Circular 1: Mission Life Style for
Environment (LiFE)
• Mission LiFE:
• - Promotes mindful utilization of resources.

• Incorporate into Classroom Activities:

• - Encourage discussions and projects related to Mission LiFE.

• Sharing Ideas:
• - Foster sharing of ideas and experiences among educators.
CBSE Circular 2: Virtual Laboratories
• Virtual Labs:
• - Discuss the role of virtual labs as a quality education tool.

• Enhancing Teaching:
• - Conduct hands-on sessions and discussions using virtual labs.

• Integration into Lessons:

• - Incorporate virtual labs into regular teaching practices effectively.
SDG Goals Overview
• 17 SDGs:
• - Overview of the Sustainable Development Goals.

• Matching Activity:
• - Align SDGs with Environmental Science curriculum topics.

• Discussion and Sharing:

• - Facilitate discussion on integrating SDGs into teaching practices.
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• Incorporating SDGs:
• - Strategies for integrating SDGs into Environmental Science lessons.

• Mini-lesson Plan:
• - Create a brief lesson plan focusing on one SDG.

• Presentation and Discussion:

• - Present and discuss SDG-based lesson plans among participants.
Circular 42/2019
• [Include the contents from the file `42_Circular_2019.pdf`]
Circular 81/2023
• [Include the contents from the file `81_Circular_2023.pdf`]
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Topic 1: The animal kingdom​

Topic 2: The plant kingdom​

Topic 3: The fungi kingdom​

Topic 4: The chromista & protista kingdoms

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Topic 5: The bacteria & archaea kingdoms

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The animal kingdom

Animals have these traits in common:​

Multicellular Heterotrophic Aerobic Sexual Mobile

They have two or They feed on other They need oxygen They need a partner They are able to
more cells living things to breathe to reproduce move from place to
place

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The plant kingdom

Multicellular Autotrophic Aerobic Immobile

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The fungi kingdom

Mushrooms + lichen​ Yeasts Molds

• Multicellular • Unicellular • Unicellular

• Heterotrophic • Eukaryotic • Heterotrophic

• Aerobic • Aerobic • Aerobic — but can survive

extremely low oxygen levels
• Spore reproduction • Asexual reproduction
through mitosis • Spore reproduction

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Chromista

• Includes algae and seaweeds

The chromista & protista
• Either multi- or unicellular
kingdoms
• Autotrophic: Creating their own food
through photosynthesis

Protista

• Includes amoebas and diatoms

• Unicellular

• Unable to be classified as an animal, plant,

or fungus

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The bacteria & archaea
kingdoms
Bacteria and archaea throughout the ages
100%
90%
80%
70%
Eukarya
60%
Archaea
50% Bacteria
40%
30%
20%
10%
0%
Proterozioc Paleozoic Mesozoic Cenozoic

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 lesson summary

• The seven kingdoms of nature are animals (animalia), plants (plantae), fungi, chromista, protozoa, arachea,
and bacteria.
• The number of recognized kingdoms has grown over time, from 2 in 1735, to 5 in 1969, to 7 in 2015. As we learn more, this number
might grow.
• Viruses are not currently included in any kingdom of nature.

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 course progress
Lesson 1 Lesson 2 Lesson 3 Lesson 4 Lesson 5

Reading complete Jan 7 Jan 21 Feb 4 Feb 18 March 4

Coursework done Jan 14 Jan 28 Feb 11 Feb 25 March 14

Test date Jan 17 Jan 31 Feb 17 Feb 28 March 17

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 Remy Morris

contact info 206-555-0146

rmorris@contoso.com

www.contoso.com

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