As teachers, we are all familiar with the Bloom’s Taxonomy framework, which is often referred to throughout our teaching career (particularly during professional development sessions!). When creating activities that engage students on the different levels/categories of this framework, it is helpful to find relevant resources that allow students to develop skills in each category. The table below outlines examples of such resources:
| Objective | Question | Resources/Web 2.0 tool |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge | What is an ecosystem? | Dictionary – print or online or basic textbook, eg. Wordnik, Visuword, … |
| Comprehension | List the different parts of the ecosystem and explain what they do. | Search engines/databases – eg. Google, Britannica, Carrot2, YouTube. |
| Application | Using a diagram, show how the water cycle operates in an ecosystem. | Graphic and diagram design apps/tools – for creating flowcharts, relationship mindmaps, diagrams – eg. Popplet, Spark, Canva. |
| Analysis | Contrast the natural water cycle with that used by our community. | Tools to create charts, graphs, diagrams, reports or models – eg. Canva, Popplet, MS PowerPoint. |
| Synthesis | Identify an unspoilt ecosystem and design a way of preserving it. | Presentation creation and design – eg. Canva, ThingLink, Padlet, MS PowerPoint, WeVideo. |
| Evaluation | Is it reasonable that people pollute our waterways? Defend your answer. | Podcasting, collaborative, video creating and discussion platforms – eg. Miro, Padlet, WeVideo, Canva, ThingLink, WordPress. |