Year 6 Unit 1 Task Overview

Project Title: "Exploring Networks: Tree Systems and Internet Systems in AR"

Students will work in teams to:

Explore and compare tree mycorrhizal networks and local internet networks.
Use AR Makr to create and screen capture a tree network outdoors, showing how signals and nutrients flow.
Use Reality Composer to create a 3D AR model showing how a local internet network works, including animations and actions.
Create a video capture of both AR models to embed in their slide show presentation (Google Slides or Canva).

Part 1: Research

Tree Networks:
- What is a mycorrhizal tree network?
- How do trees and fungi communicate through these networks?
- How do nutrients and signals travel through the network?
- How do tree networks help their ecosystem (e.g., sharing nutrients, warning about pests)?
Internet Networks:
- What is a local internet network?
- What are the key components of an internet network?
  (e.g., router, server, devices, data packets)
- How do data packets travel through an internet network?
- Why are networks important for communication and resource sharing?
Comparing Networks:
- What are the similarities and differences between tree networks and internet networks?
- How do both systems help their environments?

Part 2: Create an AR Tree Network with AR Makr

Objective: Use AR Makr to create an augmented reality visualization of a mycorrhizal tree network.
Steps:
1. Go outdoors and select a group of trees to represent the network.
2. Use AR Makr to draw the connections between the trees, representing the nutrient and signal flow.
3. Label key parts of the system (e.g., roots, fungi, nutrient flow, danger signals).
4. Record a video capture of the AR tree network, explaining what is happening in the network.
Deliverable: A video capture of your AR tree network to include in your slide show.

Part 3: Create an AR Internet Network with Reality Composer

Objective: Use Reality Composer to build a 3D AR model of a local internet network.
Steps:
1. Add components:
  - Router: The central hub connecting devices.
  - Devices: Computers, tablets, and phones connected to the network.
  - Server: The source of data being accessed.
2. Create actions and animations:
  - Show data packets traveling between devices and the server.
  - Use arrows or animations to illustrate the flow of information.
3. Label each component and explain its role in the network.
4. Record a video capture of the AR model, narrating how the internet network works.
Deliverable: A video capture of your AR internet network to include in your slide show.

Part 4: Slide Show Presentation

Tool: Canva or Google Slides
Requirements: Each slide should address the following topics with guiding questions:

Title: "Exploring Networks: Tree Systems and Internet Systems in AR"
Include your team name and member names.
Visuals: Add images of tree and internet networks.
Optional Guiding Questions:
- What does the title mean?
- What will your presentation explore?

Content: Explain what a network is and give examples of natural and technological networks.
Guiding Questions:
- What is a network?
- How do networks connect and share resources?
- Can you name other examples of networks (e.g., social networks, food webs)?

Content: Describe how mycorrhizal networks work in trees and fungi.
Include:
- A video capture of your AR Makr tree network.
- An explanation of what the video shows (nutrient flow, signal sharing).
Guiding Questions:
- How do trees communicate?
- What role do fungi play in tree networks?
- How do tree networks benefit the environment?

Content: Explain how a local internet network works.
Include:
- A video capture of your Reality Composer internet network model.
- An explanation of the components (router, devices, server) and data flow.
Guiding Questions:
- What are the key parts of an internet network?
- How do data packets travel through the network?
- Why are internet networks important for communication and sharing information?

Content: Create a comparison table or infographic showing the similarities and differences between tree and internet networks.
Guiding Questions:
- How are tree and internet networks similar?
- How are they different?
- What is the “data packet” equivalent in a tree network?
- How do both networks help their systems thrive?

Content: Share what you learned about networks in nature and technology.
Guiding Questions:
- What did you find most surprising about tree or internet networks?
- What was the most challenging part of creating the AR models?
- How do networks (both natural and digital) make life better?

Content:
- Detailed and accurate explanations of tree and internet networks.
- Thoughtful comparisons with clear insights.
AR Models:
- Tree network AR Makr model clearly shows connections with nutrient/signal flow.
- Internet network Reality Composer model includes animations and clear labels.
- Both AR models are presented as video captures.
Slide Show:
- Organized, visually engaging, and includes all required content.
- Explains AR models effectively.
Presentation:
- Confident delivery, with team members contributing.
- Ability to answer questions from the audience.

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