Learning Goal

Learning Goal: give examples of ways rocks, soil, and water are useful

In applying the Constructivism Theory, I would approach the above goal by posing the question “What kind of relationship do rocks, soil, and water have in producing sustainable plant life.” Because guidance by the teacher should be very minimal, I would only supply my students with the tools needed to construct different student-centered scientific investigations. Students will use these resources to derive their own understanding as they move through the scientific process. Also, students will work in cooperative groups, embracing multiple perspectives, setting their own goals, and reflecting on what they have learned. From that experience, I would utilize the Schema Theory and give my students the task of building a garden capable of sustaining different plant life. With the knowledge they previously learned from the for-mentioned activity and any other prior knowledge of gardens, students will be responsible for designing, planning, and implementing any task associated with the garden.