How can we use an
aquarium as a pedagogical resource in Storyline?
Jesús
Piqueras
In every Storyline
we like to have a 'high point' at the end. This is often a special visit
by the class to a place of interest or to have an expert witness answer
our questions. In my presentation I want to show an example of a topic
developed in the last workshop on Storyline at Skarpnäcks skolan
in Stockholm. This topic was designed with the idea that the end point
of the storyline was a visit to Aquaria-Vattenmuseum, the aquarium of
Stockholm.
We believe that Aquaria-Vattenmuseum, like many aquariums in the world
has an enormous potential as a pedagogical resource, but
what are
the qualities of the aquarium? Firstly, animals and plants are authentic
(and fishes even in confinement behave very naturally). Secondly, We
have animals and plants widely differing in adaptations, morphology,
behaviour and environment in a small area. Thirdly, the aquarium gives
to children an experience that something unexpected may happen. It is
exciting and realistic at the same time!
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Jesús
Piqueras
Lärarhögskolan i Stockholm
UKL
Box 34103
100 26 Stockholm
Tel.: +46 8 737 59 21 Fax: +46 8 737 98 80
jesus.piqueras@lhs.se