Exploring the Chicken-Vegetable Symbiosis System - A Learning Journey from Life to Ecology

Discipline/ Subject: Biology, Ecology, Engineering

Key Themes: Life Cycle, Ecological Cycle, Engineering Design, Sustainable Development

This project follows the life cycle of chickens as the main thread, integrating ecological cycles and engineering design concepts to create a chicken-vegetable symbiosis system that promotes sustainable agricultural practices. Learners will explore the entire process of chicken incubation, growth, rearing, and its symbiotic relationship with plants while continuously optimizing the system through engineering design and scientific experimentation. The project covers the stages of egg incubation and chick development, the construction and management of the chicken coop, the application of microbiological technology in chicken manure treatment, and the continuous optimization of the ecological symbiosis system. Through hands-on practice, teamwork, and scientific inquiry, learners will enhance their problem-solving abilities and gain a deeper understanding of ecological cycles and sustainable development principles.

Habits of mind:

1. Critical Thinking
2. Creativity & Innovation
3. Mission Driven

Cognitive skills:

1. Analysis & Reasoning：
2. Problem Solving：
3. Self-Directed Learning
4. Collaboration & Communication
   

Content Knowledge:

1. Mathematics: Recognizing and applying basic measurement units (e.g., cm, g) for measuring and constructing the chicken coop.
2. Science: Understanding the basic biological principles of egg incubation and observing embryo development.
3. Engineering: Designing and constructing the chicken coop, considering ventilation, insulation, and structural protection.