Temple Redesign: Tools for Animal Management
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Temple Redesign: Tools for Animal Management

Grade 10Science5 days
In this project, students collaboratively redesign animal management tools for temple gardens, integrating scientific principles to ensure the safety and well-being of both animals and humans. They analyze existing tools, conduct usability testing, and address ethical considerations to optimize tool effectiveness within diverse garden environments. The project culminates in the development of comprehensive safety protocols for the redesigned tools, promoting responsible and humane animal management practices.
Animal ManagementTemple GardensTool RedesignEthical ConsiderationsUsability TestingSafety Protocols
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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we collaboratively redesign and ethically implement animal management tools in temple gardens, integrating scientific principles to ensure the safety and well-being of both animals and humans while optimizing usability and effectiveness within diverse garden environments?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.
  • How can we redesign existing tools to improve animal management in temple gardens?
  • What scientific principles should be considered when designing or modifying tools for animal management?
  • How does the design of a tool impact its usability and effectiveness in different temple garden environments?
  • What are the ethical considerations involved in using tools for animal management in a temple garden setting?
  • How can we ensure the safety of both animals and humans when using and redesigning tools?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:
  • Students will be able to redesign existing tools to improve animal management in temple gardens.
  • Students will be able to apply scientific principles when designing or modifying tools for animal management.
  • Students will be able to assess how the design of a tool impacts its usability and effectiveness in different temple garden environments.
  • Students will be able to evaluate the ethical considerations involved in using tools for animal management in a temple garden setting.
  • Students will be able to develop safety protocols for both animals and humans when using and redesigning tools.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Global Animal Management Innovation

Students are presented with a captivating video showcasing innovative animal management techniques used in different parts of the world. The video includes a segment where existing tools are failing, leading to safety concerns. This sparks immediate interest and sets the stage for redesigning tools and techniques.

The Great Escape Challenge

Stage a simulated 'animal escape' scenario in a controlled environment (e.g., a school field) where existing tools prove inadequate. Students must quickly brainstorm and implement improvised solutions, highlighting the need for better-designed tools and protocols. This event emphasizes problem-solving under pressure and the importance of effective tools.
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Portfolio Activities

Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.
Activity 1

Tool Analysis: Strengths and Weaknesses

Students will analyze existing animal management tools used in temple gardens, identifying their strengths and weaknesses through direct observation or video analysis.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Visit the temple garden or watch a video showcasing existing animal management tools.
2. Observe the tools in action, noting their functionality and any challenges in their use.
3. Create a table comparing the tools based on criteria such as usability, effectiveness, safety, and ethical considerations.
4. Write a report summarizing the findings, including annotated diagrams of each tool with identified areas for improvement.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed comparative analysis report of existing tools, including annotated diagrams highlighting areas for improvement.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Students will be able to redesign existing tools to improve animal management in temple gardens.
Activity 2

Science of Tool Design

Students will research and document the scientific principles (e.g., ergonomics, animal behavior, material science) relevant to animal management tool design.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research scientific principles relevant to animal management tool design, such as ergonomics, animal behavior, and material science.
2. Take notes on how each principle can be applied to improve tool functionality, safety, and ethical considerations.
3. Compile the research into a literature review, citing all sources.
4. Create a guide summarizing the scientific principles and their application to tool design, including examples.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA comprehensive literature review and scientific principles guide, outlining how each principle can be applied to tool design.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Students will be able to apply scientific principles when designing or modifying tools for animal management.
Activity 3

Usability Testing: Garden Scenarios

Students will design and conduct usability tests of redesigned tools, gathering quantitative and qualitative data on their effectiveness in different temple garden scenarios.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Develop a usability testing protocol, including tasks, metrics, and data collection methods.
2. Recruit participants to test the redesigned tools in different temple garden scenarios.
3. Collect quantitative data (e.g., task completion time, error rates) and qualitative data (e.g., user feedback, observations).
4. Analyze the data to identify areas for improvement in tool design.
5. Write a usability testing report, including data analysis, user feedback, and recommendations.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA usability testing report, including data analysis, user feedback, and recommendations for further design improvements.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Students will be able to assess how the design of a tool impacts its usability and effectiveness in different temple garden environments.
Activity 4

Ethical Tool Use: A Temple Garden Perspective

Students will investigate the ethical implications of using different animal management tools, considering the well-being of the animals, the impact on the environment, and cultural sensitivities within the temple garden context.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Research the ethical considerations involved in animal management, including animal welfare, environmental impact, and cultural sensitivities.
2. Interview temple staff, animal handlers, and community members to gather diverse perspectives on tool use.
3. Analyze the ethical implications of using different tools in the temple garden context.
4. Develop guidelines for responsible tool use, considering the well-being of animals, the environment, and cultural sensitivities.
5. Write an ethical evaluation report, including the analysis, guidelines, and rationale.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityAn ethical evaluation report, including a detailed analysis of the ethical considerations, proposed guidelines, and a rationale for responsible tool use.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Students will be able to evaluate the ethical considerations involved in using tools for animal management in a temple garden setting.
Activity 5

Safety First: Protocol Manual

Students will create comprehensive safety protocols for the use and maintenance of redesigned animal management tools, addressing potential risks to both animals and humans.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.
1. Identify potential risks to both animals and humans when using and maintaining the redesigned tools.
2. Research safety best practices for animal handling and tool use.
3. Develop step-by-step safety protocols for each tool, including instructions for use, maintenance, and storage.
4. Create a risk assessment for each tool, identifying potential hazards and mitigation strategies.
5. Develop emergency procedures for responding to accidents or injuries.
6. Compile all information into a comprehensive safety protocol manual.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA detailed safety protocol manual, including step-by-step instructions, risk assessments, and emergency procedures.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsLearning Goal: Students will be able to develop safety protocols for both animals and humans when using and redesigning tools.
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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Redesigning Animal Management Tools Rubric

Category 1

Tool Analysis

Assessment of the analysis of existing tools, including identification of strengths and weaknesses, diagram quality, comparative analysis, and report clarity.
Criterion 1

Strengths and Weaknesses Identification

Identification of key strengths and weaknesses of existing tools.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates sophisticated analysis, identifying nuanced strengths and weaknesses and their interconnectedness.

Proficient
3 Points

Identifies major strengths and weaknesses with clear explanations.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies some strengths and weaknesses but lacks depth in explanation.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify relevant strengths and weaknesses.

Criterion 2

Diagram Quality

Clarity and detail of annotated diagrams.

Exemplary
4 Points

Diagrams are exceptionally detailed, clearly annotated, and effectively highlight areas for improvement.

Proficient
3 Points

Diagrams are clear, detailed, and annotated, highlighting areas for improvement.

Developing
2 Points

Diagrams are somewhat clear and annotated, but lack detail.

Beginning
1 Points

Diagrams are unclear, poorly annotated, and lack relevant detail.

Criterion 3

Comparative Analysis

Depth and insightfulness of the comparative analysis.

Exemplary
4 Points

Provides a highly insightful and comprehensive comparative analysis, demonstrating a deep understanding of the tools.

Proficient
3 Points

Provides a thorough and well-reasoned comparative analysis.

Developing
2 Points

Provides a basic comparative analysis but lacks depth and insight.

Beginning
1 Points

Provides a superficial comparative analysis with minimal insight.

Criterion 4

Report Clarity

Organization and clarity of the report.

Exemplary
4 Points

Report is exceptionally well-organized, clear, and concise, enhancing readability and comprehension.

Proficient
3 Points

Report is well-organized, clear, and easy to follow.

Developing
2 Points

Report is somewhat organized but lacks clarity in certain areas.

Beginning
1 Points

Report is poorly organized and difficult to follow.

Category 2

Science Application

Evaluation of the research and application of scientific principles in tool design.
Criterion 1

Research Depth

Thoroughness of the research on scientific principles.

Exemplary
4 Points

Conducts exceptionally thorough research, exploring a wide range of scientific principles relevant to tool design.

Proficient
3 Points

Conducts thorough research on relevant scientific principles.

Developing
2 Points

Conducts basic research on some scientific principles.

Beginning
1 Points

Conducts minimal research on scientific principles.

Criterion 2

Scientific Application

Accuracy and relevance of the applied scientific principles.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates a sophisticated understanding of scientific principles and applies them accurately and innovatively to tool design.

Proficient
3 Points

Applies relevant scientific principles accurately to tool design.

Developing
2 Points

Applies some scientific principles, but with occasional inaccuracies.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to apply scientific principles accurately or relevantly.

Criterion 3

Literature Review

Clarity and organization of the literature review.

Exemplary
4 Points

Literature review is exceptionally clear, well-organized, and provides a comprehensive overview of relevant research.

Proficient
3 Points

Literature review is clear, well-organized, and provides a good overview of relevant research.

Developing
2 Points

Literature review is somewhat organized but lacks clarity in certain areas.

Beginning
1 Points

Literature review is poorly organized and difficult to follow.

Criterion 4

Guide Effectiveness

Effectiveness of the guide in summarizing and applying scientific principles.

Exemplary
4 Points

Guide is exceptionally effective in summarizing and applying scientific principles, providing clear examples and practical applications.

Proficient
3 Points

Guide effectively summarizes and applies scientific principles with clear examples.

Developing
2 Points

Guide summarizes scientific principles but lacks clear examples or practical applications.

Beginning
1 Points

Guide fails to effectively summarize or apply scientific principles.

Category 3

Usability Testing

Assessment of the usability testing process, data analysis, and report quality.
Criterion 1

Protocol Quality

Quality and appropriateness of the usability testing protocol.

Exemplary
4 Points

Develops an exceptionally well-designed and appropriate usability testing protocol with clear metrics and data collection methods.

Proficient
3 Points

Develops a well-designed usability testing protocol with clear metrics and data collection methods.

Developing
2 Points

Develops a basic usability testing protocol with some metrics and data collection methods.

Beginning
1 Points

Develops a poorly designed usability testing protocol with unclear metrics and data collection methods.

Criterion 2

Data Analysis

Effectiveness of data collection and analysis.

Exemplary
4 Points

Collects and analyzes data exceptionally effectively, identifying key areas for improvement with insightful interpretations.

Proficient
3 Points

Collects and analyzes data effectively, identifying areas for improvement.

Developing
2 Points

Collects and analyzes some data, but struggles to identify clear areas for improvement.

Beginning
1 Points

Fails to collect or analyze data effectively.

Criterion 3

Feedback Integration

Clarity and relevance of user feedback integration.

Exemplary
4 Points

Integrates user feedback seamlessly, providing nuanced insights and actionable recommendations.

Proficient
3 Points

Integrates user feedback effectively, providing clear and relevant recommendations.

Developing
2 Points

Integrates some user feedback, but the relevance is unclear.

Beginning
1 Points

Fails to integrate user feedback effectively.

Criterion 4

Report Quality

Completeness and clarity of the usability testing report.

Exemplary
4 Points

Report is exceptionally complete, clear, and insightful, providing comprehensive recommendations for design improvements.

Proficient
3 Points

Report is complete, clear, and provides solid recommendations for design improvements.

Developing
2 Points

Report is somewhat incomplete or unclear, lacking strong recommendations.

Beginning
1 Points

Report is incomplete, unclear, and lacks recommendations.

Category 4

Ethical Evaluation

Evaluation of the ethical considerations, community perspectives, and proposed guidelines for responsible tool use.
Criterion 1

Ethical Research

Depth of ethical considerations research.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates comprehensive and insightful research into a wide range of ethical considerations, including animal welfare, environmental impact, and cultural sensitivities.

Proficient
3 Points

Demonstrates thorough research into ethical considerations, including animal welfare, environmental impact, and cultural sensitivities.

Developing
2 Points

Demonstrates basic research into some ethical considerations.

Beginning
1 Points

Demonstrates minimal research into ethical considerations.

Criterion 2

Community Input

Effectiveness of community perspective integration.

Exemplary
4 Points

Integrates diverse perspectives seamlessly, demonstrating a deep understanding of community values and concerns.

Proficient
3 Points

Integrates diverse perspectives effectively, showing a good understanding of community values and concerns.

Developing
2 Points

Integrates some community perspectives, but lacks depth in understanding.

Beginning
1 Points

Fails to effectively integrate community perspectives.

Criterion 3

Guideline Clarity

Clarity and justification of ethical guidelines.

Exemplary
4 Points

Ethical guidelines are exceptionally clear, well-justified, and demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of ethical principles.

Proficient
3 Points

Ethical guidelines are clear, well-justified, and demonstrate a good understanding of ethical principles.

Developing
2 Points

Ethical guidelines are somewhat clear but lack strong justification.

Beginning
1 Points

Ethical guidelines are unclear and lack justification.

Criterion 4

Report Quality

Completeness and insightfulness of the ethical evaluation report.

Exemplary
4 Points

Report is exceptionally complete, insightful, and provides comprehensive recommendations for responsible tool use.

Proficient
3 Points

Report is complete, insightful, and provides solid recommendations for responsible tool use.

Developing
2 Points

Report is somewhat incomplete or lacks depth in analysis.

Beginning
1 Points

Report is incomplete, lacks analysis, and provides weak recommendations.

Category 5

Safety Protocols

Assessment of the safety protocols developed for the use and maintenance of redesigned tools.
Criterion 1

Risk Assessment

Thoroughness of risk identification and assessment.

Exemplary
4 Points

Demonstrates comprehensive risk identification and assessment, identifying a wide range of potential hazards and their potential impact on animals and humans.

Proficient
3 Points

Demonstrates thorough risk identification and assessment, identifying potential hazards and their impact on animals and humans.

Developing
2 Points

Identifies some potential risks but lacks detail in the assessment.

Beginning
1 Points

Struggles to identify potential risks and assess their impact.

Criterion 2

Protocol Clarity

Clarity and effectiveness of safety protocols.

Exemplary
4 Points

Safety protocols are exceptionally clear, effective, and easy to follow, ensuring the safety of both animals and humans in all situations.

Proficient
3 Points

Safety protocols are clear, effective, and easy to follow, ensuring the safety of both animals and humans.

Developing
2 Points

Safety protocols are somewhat clear but may lack detail in certain areas.

Beginning
1 Points

Safety protocols are unclear and difficult to follow.

Criterion 3

Emergency Procedures

Completeness and practicality of emergency procedures.

Exemplary
4 Points

Emergency procedures are exceptionally complete, practical, and address a wide range of potential accidents or injuries.

Proficient
3 Points

Emergency procedures are complete, practical, and address potential accidents or injuries.

Developing
2 Points

Emergency procedures are somewhat complete but lack detail in certain areas.

Beginning
1 Points

Emergency procedures are incomplete and lack practicality.

Criterion 4

Manual Quality

Organization and comprehensiveness of the safety protocol manual.

Exemplary
4 Points

Manual is exceptionally well-organized, comprehensive, and easy to navigate, providing all necessary information for safe tool use.

Proficient
3 Points

Manual is well-organized, comprehensive, and easy to navigate.

Developing
2 Points

Manual is somewhat organized but lacks comprehensiveness in certain areas.

Beginning
1 Points

Manual is poorly organized and difficult to navigate.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning
Question 1

Reflecting on the entire project, what was the most surprising or unexpected challenge you encountered while redesigning animal management tools, and how did you adapt to overcome it?

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Question 2

Which of the five learning goals (redesigning tools, applying scientific principles, assessing usability, evaluating ethical considerations, developing safety protocols) did you find the most challenging to achieve, and why?

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Question 3

To what extent do you believe your redesigned tool(s) have improved animal management practices in the temple garden, considering usability, safety, and ethical factors?

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Question 4

If you could revisit one aspect of the project to improve it, what would it be and why?

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Question 5

How has this project changed your perspective on the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration (science, ethics, cultural sensitivity) in solving real-world problems related to animal management?

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