Objectives
- Explore the biodiversity of each country and connect with VR Spot;
- Explore the main characteristics of the local vegetation (ecology, morphology, ecosystems);
- Learn how to use dichotomous keys to understand the scientific process of inventory and classification of plants;
- Stimulate curiosity for innovative technology & science;
- Enjoy a fun and educational experience in an enriching and stimulating learning environment.

Digital Tools Utilized

Technical/Digital Skills to be Possessed by the Teachers
- Basic level of biology;
- Knowledge of ecosystems ;
- Leading skills to explain students the assignment, to conduct the discussion and time management skills;
- Communication skills (clearly and with empathy).

Description of the Lesson Plan
Teaching Methodologies: Active Learning

Description of a practical activities:
- Botanical BioBlitz: Collect or identify different types of vegetation (trees or other plants);
- Collect some leafs;
- Explore 360º Videos in order to identify vegetation present in a given country;
- Use dichotomous keys;
- Choose one species (tree or plant) and present it to the class (communicate their findings).

Step by step activities to complete the lesson plan:

Step 1 (30min)
Walk outside around the museum and identify some leaves. In a paper add the tree name and an image of the leave.

Step 2 (15min)
Explore the VR Spot and identify what trees you identify in the previous walking tour.

Step 3 (30min)
For each tree identified previously in Steps 1 and 2 identify the main characteristics associated to the trees. Use the concept of Botanical BioBlitz and identify the dichotomous keys to classify the species.

Step 4 (15min)
Each group chooses one tree, presents it to the other groups, and relates it to the ecosystem where they occur.

References:
https://www.biodiversity4all.org/
https://flora-on.pt/
https://ecoescolas.abae.pt/
https://florestas.pt/conhecer/biodiversidade-a-importancia-dos-organismos-e-das-comunidades/
https://jb.utad.pt/flora
https://www.icnf.pt/biodiversidade/patrimonionatural/floraemperigo
https://www.wilder.pt/