Educational Project

Educational Project Plan: Animals (1st Grade)
Main Issue: Animals
Scenario: Classroom
Teaching Methodology: Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Articulating Axes: Healthy Living, Arts and Aesthetic Experiences

1. Project Overview Table

Component	Details
Project Name	Animals
Grade	1st Grade (Primary)
Main Issue	Animals
Scenario	Classroom
Methodology	Problem-Based Learning (PBL)
Axes	Healthy Living, Arts and Aesthetic Experiences
Duration	2 Weeks (10 sessions, 1 hour each)

2. PBL Methodology Structure with Activities

Stage	Time	Activities	Activities Adapted for 1st Grade	Expected Outcomes
Present	10 mins	Pose Initial Reflection	Show pictures of different animals. Ask, "What animals do you know?"	Students begin to recall animals and express prior knowledge.
Collect	15 mins	Gather Prior Knowledge	Use a drawing activity: students draw animals they know. Conduct a class discussion.	Teachers assess existing knowledge and misconceptions.
Formulate	10 mins	Define the Problem	Present a story: "Some animals need our help because they are sick or lost." Ask, "What can we do to help animals?"	Students understand the problem: helping animals in need.
Organize	15 mins	Form Teams and Plan	Divide students into small groups. Each team chooses an animal to learn about (e.g., dog, cat, bird). Provide materials (books, pictures, toys).	Teams plan activities, assign roles, and prepare to explore their animal.
Build	20 mins	Execute Strategies	Students research their animals through drawing, storytelling, or simple experiments (e.g., how animals move). Create posters or models.	Students actively explore animal characteristics and express their understanding creatively.
Verify and Analyze	15 mins	Evaluate and Reflect	Present their posters/models to classmates. Discuss what they learned about their animal's needs and care.	Students demonstrate understanding; teachers assess comprehension.
Share	10 mins	Socialize and Assess	Each group shares their work with the class. Reflect on what was learned about animals and helping them.	Reinforce learning, develop communication skills, and foster teamwork.

3. Weekly Breakdown and Activities

Week	Session	Focus & Activities	Learning Outcomes
Week 1	1	Present & Collect	Recall animals, discuss animals they know; introduce the problem of animals needing help.	Recognize familiar animals and initial understanding of animal needs.
	2	Formulate & Organize	Define the problem as helping animals; form teams; choose animals to study.	Understand the problem; teamwork skills.
	3	Build	Research animals through drawing and storytelling; create posters/models.	Gather information; express understanding creatively.
Week 2	4	Build & Verify	Continue building projects; prepare presentations.	Deepen knowledge; prepare to share.
	5	Share & Reflect	Present projects; discuss what they learned about animals and helping them.	Communicate learning; reflect on the importance of caring for animals.

4. Adaptation for 1st Grade Level

Use visual aids (pictures, toys, videos) to stimulate interest.

Simplify language; use short sentences.

Incorporate arts (drawing, storytelling, modeling) for expression.

Use collaborative activities to foster social skills.

Provide guidance and support during research and creation.

Focus on basic concepts: animals’ needs, caring, and kindness.

5. Integration with Axes

Axis	Activities / Outcomes
Healthy Living	Learning how to care for animals promotes empathy, responsibility, and healthy interaction with animals and nature.
Arts and Aesthetic Experiences	Creating posters, models, storytelling, and presentations develop artistic skills and aesthetic appreciation.

6. Expected Learning Outcomes

Recognize different animals and their characteristics.

Understand basic needs of animals (food, water, shelter).

Develop empathy and responsibility toward animals.

Express ideas creatively through arts (drawing, modeling, storytelling).

Collaborate effectively with peers to solve a problem.

Communicate their learning confidently.

This structured plan ensures an engaging, age-appropriate, and comprehensive learning experience about animals, integrating problem-solving, creativity, and health awareness aligned with 1st-grade capabilities.