Question
Question
Students will brainstorm and formulate specific questions about Mexican animals, focusing on unique features and behaviors that help these animals survive in their ecosystem.
Days 1 - 2
Design
Design
Students will collaborate in pairs to design a systematic investigation plan, mapping out specific animal choices, research questions, and roles they will assume, while emphasizing shared decision-making and considering diverse approaches to understanding the uniqueness of Mexican animal adaptations within their ecosystems.
Days 3 - 4
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Collect
Collect
Students will explore selected animals from Mexican ecosystems through interactive field guides and digital resources to gather and illustrate key information, behaviors, and habitats.
Days 5 - 6
Analyze
Analyze
Students will analyze their collected information about Mexican animals by identifying patterns in habitats, behaviors, and adaptations, then collaboratively refine their findings for the video presentation while contributing insights to the Reflection Wall.
Days 7 - 9
Conclude
Conclude
Students will synthesize their findings into a cohesive video presentation, reflecting on their research journey, creating connections between their studied animals and Mexican biodiversity, and sharing their critical insights on the limitations and potential new directions for future investigations, along with posting their reflections on the Reflection Wall.
Days 10 - 11
Question
Days 1–2
Day 1
Question Bank Draft
Deliverable
Day 2
Design Investigation Plan
Deliverable
Design
Days 3–4
Day 3
Day 4
Collect
Days 5–6
Day 5
Day 6
Collect Animal Data
Deliverable
Analyze
Days 7–9
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Final Zoo Tour Video
Assessment
2m
Conclude
Days 10–11
Day 10
Inquiry Process Reflection
Deliverable
Day 11
Initial Findings Summary
Deliverable
Day 12
October 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
19
Day 1
Question
Question Bank Draft
20
Day 2
Design Investigation Plan
21
Day 3
Design
22
Day 4
26
Day 5
Collect
27
Day 6
Collect Animal Data
28
Day 7
Analyze
29
Day 8
November 2026
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
2
Day 9
Final Zoo Tour Video
3
Day 10
Conclude
Inquiry Process Reflection
4
Day 11
Initial Findings Summary
5
Day 12