Garden Guardians Day - Kick off the project with a visit to the botanical garden where students participate in planting native species, engaging in hands-on learning about their ecological role. Students discuss biodiversity and its importance in maintaining ecosystem balance. (45 min)

Introduction to Ecosystems - Students explore the concept of ecosystems, identifying key components such as plants, animals, and environmental factors. They will brainstorm and predict how these elements interact to maintain balance. (20 min)

Nature Journals Setup - Guide students in setting up their nature journals. Students will start documenting initial observations of plant and animal interactions during outdoor explorations. (25 min)

Exploration Walk - Conduct a nature walk where students observe local ecosystems, recording interactions between plants and animals in their journals. Encourage students to note patterns and changes over time. (25 min)

Feedback Circles - Facilitate a feedback session where students share their observations from nature journals and receive constructive feedback from peers. Focus on understanding ecosystem balance. (20 min)

Plant and Animal Research - Students research different native plant and animal species, examining how they contribute to ecosystem balance. Create informative posters to display their findings. (25 min)

Reflective Art Project Launch - Introduce the reflective art project where students create visual representations of ecosystem balance. Begin brainstorming ideas and sketching initial concepts. (20 min)

Nature Journal Review and Feedback - Students share entries from their nature journals in small groups, focusing on observed patterns and changes in plant and animal interactions. Peers provide constructive feedback to deepen understanding of ecosystem balance. (20 min)

Interactive Role-Playing: Ecosystem Balance - In pairs, students role-play different plants and animals, demonstrating their interactions and contributions to ecosystem balance. This activity encourages creative problem-solving and understanding of interdependence. (25 min)

Video Storyboarding Workshop - Students begin planning their documentary videos by creating storyboards that outline key scenes and messages about local ecosystems and species balance. They collaborate in small groups to refine their ideas. (45 min)

Native Plant Research - Using resources from the botanical garden, students research native plant species and their ecosystem roles. They document findings in their nature journals, focusing on how each plant supports local wildlife. (25 min)

Reflective Art Project: Initial Sketches - Students start sketching their visual representations of ecosystem balance, drawing inspiration from their research and observations. Written reflections accompany sketches to express emotional connections to nature. (20 min)

Peer-Teaching Session Preparation - Students pair up to prepare interactive presentations on different ecosystems. They brainstorm teaching methods like role-playing or educational games to effectively convey their topics. (25 min)

Feedback Circle: Reflective Art and Journals - Students present their sketches and journal entries to the class, receiving feedback to improve their work. This session fosters effective communication and self-directed learning. (20 min)

Exploring Local Ecosystems - Students will watch short documentary clips on local ecosystems, focusing on plant and animal interactions and the balance within them. They will discuss their observations and insights in small groups. (20 min)

Nature Journal Entries - Students will go outdoors to observe their school's garden or nearby park, documenting plant and animal interactions and any changes they've noticed since the project began. (25 min)

Reflective Art Project Planning - Students will sketch preliminary ideas for their visual representations of ecosystem balance, discussing the elements to include and the messages they wish to convey. (25 min)

Peer Feedback Circle - Students will share their nature journal entries and preliminary art project sketches with peers, receiving constructive feedback and suggestions for improvement. (20 min)

Botanical Garden Visit - Students will visit a nearby botanical garden to learn about native plant species, their role in supporting local wildlife, and maintaining soil health, engaging in hands-on activities like planting. (45 min)

Documentary Video Storyboarding - Working in groups, students will outline the structure for their documentary videos, deciding on key content, visuals, and narration to highlight local ecosystems and native species balance. (25 min)

Reflective Writing Session - Students will write reflections on their art projects, focusing on their understanding of ecosystem balance and their emotional connections to nature. (20 min)

Documentary Video Filming - Students begin filming their documentary videos, using their storyboards as guides. They capture key scenes and interviews that highlight the balance within local ecosystems. (25 min)

Reflective Art Project: Final Touches - Students apply final touches to their visual representations, ensuring their artwork effectively communicates their understanding of ecosystem balance. (20 min)

Video Editing Workshop - Students learn basic video editing techniques to enhance their documentary videos, focusing on creating a cohesive narrative that highlights the balance of nature. (25 min)

Peer Feedback Circle: Final Art Review - Students share their completed art projects with peers, discussing the messages conveyed and receiving feedback to deepen their understanding of nature's balance. (20 min)

Preparation for Exhibition - Students organize their documentary videos and art projects for the 'Balance in Nature Gallery Walk.' They practice presenting their work and explaining their learning journey. (25 min)

Reflective Writing: Exhibition Preparation - Students write personal reflections on the entire project experience, focusing on their growth and understanding of ecosystem balance. (20 min)

Balance in Nature Gallery Walk - Students present their documentary videos and art projects to parents and community members, engaging in discussions about their work and the importance of ecological balance. (45 min)