They should include all animals, plants, land forms and environmental features. Older student can include how these components are related to each other. Using one of the three type of diorama models, see illustrations below, students recreate the wetland in a model form. Teachers should share with the students an example of the model the students will be using. Verbal and written directions are greatly enhanced when an example model is available for students to analyze.
Students create higher quality work when they have observed the set criteria.
This is required for very young students. Younger students verbally explain how these components are related. Students place their wetland models on their desks and take a tour of the room. Often called a silent or walking museum. The Flat Surface Model is build on a cookie tray, cake pan, or other shallow tray.