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3-6 years
3-6 years
Digital Games & Nature
General information
This exercise has been developed for the THINKIDS project, by Elvira Sánchez-Igual* from AMEI-WAECE.
*Cohort 6 #TeachSDGs Ambassador!
*Cohort 6 #TeachSDGs Ambassador!
| Age group: | 3 - 6 year olds |
| Recommended group size | +20 children Whole class or Small groups - both are possible. |
| Recommended time | 30 - 60 minutes |
| Place | Mainly in the classroom - indoor, but outdoor implementation is also possible. |
| Learning outcomes | To develop digital competencies. |
| Needed material | Tablet, mobile phone, pc (digital devices) |
| Methods | Socratic Dialog Experimentation |
Developing skills in children
After completing this exercise children will have developed the following skills:
- perspective taking
- self-reflection
- critical thinking
- perspective taking
- self-reflection
- critical thinking
Step by step implementation
In general ICT, and mobile devices such as tablets, enable young people to engage in a vast range of activities that develop new practices and their digital literacy through games, reading, listening and managing content, etc. Through tablets, students experience activities in a more fun and attractive way and stimulate competence development in a healthy technological environment.
Gamification has become increasingly valuable as a methodological resource education, mainly associated with digital technology. Educational strategies can use game design elements in non-game contexts supported in digital resources that involve the student in the learning process.
Here you find our suggested APPS, let's use it one per day or create small groups in case you have the possibility to use more than one device.
APPS:
Greta - The Game: It is based on the figure of the young climate activist Greta Thunberg and includes a game for students to learn the importance of caring for nature and the planet. In it, the player must sow seeds and, as they grow, the score will increase in the form of 'hope of the world'. To do this, it is only necessary to press and slide on the screen to move around the map.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.campfire.gretathegame
Earth Hero: Climate Change: It is a game that provides information on issues related to the environment and then invites you to answer different tests designed to acquire knowledge and advice to take care of the planet and earn points. Its main function is to attract students to carry out good deeds so that they can share them in this space and thus compete with each other to see who has the most initiatives on this topic. It also provides ideas so that they can take them as references.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earthheroorg.earthhero
Environmental Challenge: It proposes challenges and challenges to reduce the ecological footprint through small actions: spend less water, consume organic food... In addition, it allows to know the air quality of the city, integrates news related to the environment and detects noise pollution by measuring the decibels in real time.
https://www.educaciontrespuntocero.com/recursos/apps-para-promover-la-educacion-ambiental/
Defender of nature: This game is aimed at the little ones in the house, who will have to clean the virtual
world in which this adventure is set from waste and pollution. To raise awareness about the importance of caring for nature, it has mini-games on recycling, tree planting, waste separation...
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.YovoGames.Defender
Nature Warrior: Defending the Earth from climate change is the main objective of this game, which is about raising awareness about pollution levels and other environmental dangers. In this way, it invites you to prevent the spread of diseases, the extinction of animal species and to protect the ozone layer by overcoming educational mini-games on recycling and sustainability.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AJSkland.Naturewarrior
Save the Earth is the first educational game on ecological topic. Get a close look at actual ecologic problems, their causes and initiative people from all over the world who are saving our planet from an ecological disaster. You will try on a role of a saving planet fund. Get engaged with the activities which will affect the Earth’s future. Research, think, make your choice and see your results. Save our home and its inhabitants.
Gamification has become increasingly valuable as a methodological resource education, mainly associated with digital technology. Educational strategies can use game design elements in non-game contexts supported in digital resources that involve the student in the learning process.
Here you find our suggested APPS, let's use it one per day or create small groups in case you have the possibility to use more than one device.
APPS:
Greta - The Game: It is based on the figure of the young climate activist Greta Thunberg and includes a game for students to learn the importance of caring for nature and the planet. In it, the player must sow seeds and, as they grow, the score will increase in the form of 'hope of the world'. To do this, it is only necessary to press and slide on the screen to move around the map.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.campfire.gretathegame
Earth Hero: Climate Change: It is a game that provides information on issues related to the environment and then invites you to answer different tests designed to acquire knowledge and advice to take care of the planet and earn points. Its main function is to attract students to carry out good deeds so that they can share them in this space and thus compete with each other to see who has the most initiatives on this topic. It also provides ideas so that they can take them as references.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earthheroorg.earthhero
Environmental Challenge: It proposes challenges and challenges to reduce the ecological footprint through small actions: spend less water, consume organic food... In addition, it allows to know the air quality of the city, integrates news related to the environment and detects noise pollution by measuring the decibels in real time.
https://www.educaciontrespuntocero.com/recursos/apps-para-promover-la-educacion-ambiental/
Defender of nature: This game is aimed at the little ones in the house, who will have to clean the virtual
world in which this adventure is set from waste and pollution. To raise awareness about the importance of caring for nature, it has mini-games on recycling, tree planting, waste separation...https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.YovoGames.Defender
Nature Warrior: Defending the Earth from climate change is the main objective of this game, which is about raising awareness about pollution levels and other environmental dangers. In this way, it invites you to prevent the spread of diseases, the extinction of animal species and to protect the ozone layer by overcoming educational mini-games on recycling and sustainability.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.AJSkland.Naturewarrior
Save the Earth is the first educational game on ecological topic. Get a close look at actual ecologic problems, their causes and initiative people from all over the world who are saving our planet from an ecological disaster. You will try on a role of a saving planet fund. Get engaged with the activities which will affect the Earth’s future. Research, think, make your choice and see your results. Save our home and its inhabitants.https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamefirst.free.strategy.save.the.earth
Nature Guard Save Environment: Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments. Its goals are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, where possible, to repair damage and reverse trends. You are a guardian of nature and you have to save the environment! Let's help protect our environment by learning how to clean dirty water from the factory at the water treatment plant, cleaning the garden…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamesquad.natureguardsaveenvironment
Finally, explain that tablets, computers and other media devices are not toys, and should be handled with care. Discuss with kids the many benefits of technology as well as the risks. Don’t frighten them, but discuss the importance of respecting privacy and protecting personal information in age-appropriate ways. These conversations should be ongoing, and should become more detailed as your children get older.
Nature Guard Save Environment: Environmental protection is the practice of protecting the natural environment by individuals, organizations and governments. Its goals are to conserve natural resources and the existing natural environment and, where possible, to repair damage and reverse trends. You are a guardian of nature and you have to save the environment! Let's help protect our environment by learning how to clean dirty water from the factory at the water treatment plant, cleaning the garden…
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.gamesquad.natureguardsaveenvironment
Finally, explain that tablets, computers and other media devices are not toys, and should be handled with care. Discuss with kids the many benefits of technology as well as the risks. Don’t frighten them, but discuss the importance of respecting privacy and protecting personal information in age-appropriate ways. These conversations should be ongoing, and should become more detailed as your children get older.
Tips
Digital media and devices have become ubiquitous in the lives of children and families around the world. They can provide exciting opportunities for playing, learning, creating, and communicating, but the increase in their use has been accompanied by concern about the impact of digital technologies and media on children’s development.
The American Academy of Pediatrics has established recommendations for children’s media use. The current recommendations advise:
The American Academy of Pediatrics has established recommendations for children’s media use. The current recommendations advise:
- For children under 18 months, avoid screen-based media except video chatting.
- For children 18 months to 24 months, parents should choose high-quality programming and watch with their children.
- For children, 2 to 5, limit screen time to one hour per day of high-quality programming.
- For children 6 and up, establish consistent limits on the time spent using media and the types of media.
How to do it online?
All these games are digital (on-line).
Additional materials
Downloadable pdf
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Which SDG is mentioned?
1. No Poverty
2. Zero Hunger
3. Good Health and Well-being
4. Quality Education
5. Gender Equality
6. Clean Water and Sanitation
7. Affordable and Clean Energy
8. Decent Work and Economic Growth
9. Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure
10. Reduced Inequality
11. Sustainable Cities and Communities
12. Responsible Consumption and Production
13. Climate Action
14. Life Below Water
15. Life on Land
16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
17. Partnerships to achieve the Goal
