Biology Lesson: Design Thinking Solutions for Birds
Created by Teacher(s): Isabelle Pardew|Published on: April 10, 2024
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Lesson Plan
Subjects: Biology
Duration: 3 hours
Created by: SubjectToClimate teachers
Location: Earth
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Synopsis
Students design a local place-based proposal to improve climate resilience for migratory birds.
Inquire: Students analyze photos and play a game to discover the challenges faced by migratory birds.
Investigate: Students investigate an impact on migratory birds, then teach their classmates.
Inspire: Students conduct a site evaluation and write a proposal to make the site more migratory-bird friendly and climate resilient.
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Isabelle Pardew
Research & Operations Associate
Isabelle Pardew, M.S., is SubjectToClimate's Development Associate, committed to environmental conservation and the growing impact of climate change and human activity on birds. They hold a B.S. and M.S. in Applied and Industrial Mathematics from Towson University and an M.S. in Communication from Stevenson University, and are now pursuing a J.D. at the University of Baltimore School of Law. With four years at SubjectToClimate, they have established campus research groups monitoring bird-window collisions to raise awareness and propose action strategies. Fun fact: based in Maryland, they enjoy spending time outdoors and filling out crossword puzzles.
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