Water Analysis Project: Data Collection in the Field

Through an in-depth field study involving data collection
and data analysis of water samples collected from a nearby
stream, students will explore and gain valuable field
experience in collecting water samples. Data collection
using a variety of probes, tests, and CBL's will stimulate
and generate student interest as new technology is applied
to a current issue. Data analysis through simple
mathematical statistics, graphing, and comparative research
will be used to organize and quantify collected data.

Identify capabilities and limitations of contemporary and
emerging technology resources and assess the potential of
these systems and services to address personal, lifelong
learning, and workplace needs.

Use technology tools and resources for managing and
communicating personal/professional information.

Routinely and efficiently use online information resources
to meet needs for collaboration, research, publications,
communications, and productivity.

Select and apply technology tools for research, information
analysis, problem-solving, and decision-making in content
learning.

Collaborate with peers, experts, and others to contribute
to a content related knowledge base by using technology to
compile, synthesize, produce, and disseminate information,
models, and other creative works.

Investigate and apply expert systems, intelligent agents,
and simulations in real-world situations.

The student who is information literate:

Standard 1 Accesses information efficiently and effectively,
as described by the following indicators:

1.recognizes the need for information:
2.recognizes that accurate and comprehensive information
is the basis for intelligent decision making;
3.formulates questions based on information needs;
4.identifies a variety of potential sources of information;
5.develops and uses successful strategies for locating
information.

Standard 2: Evaluates information critically and competently,
as described by the following indicators:

1.determines accuracy, relevance, and comprehensiveness;
2.distinguishes among facts, point of view, and opinion;
3.identifies inaccurate and misleading information;
4.selects information appropriate to the problem or
question at hand.

Standard 3: Uses information effectively and creatively, as
described by the following indicators:

1.organizes information for practical application;
2.integrates new information into one's own knowledge;
3.applies information in critical thinking and problem
solving;
4.produces and communication information and ideas in
appropriate formats.

Standard 9: Participates effectively in groups to pursue and
generate information, as described by the
following indicators:

1.shares knowledge and information with others;
2.respects others' ideas and backgrounds and
acknowledges their contributions;
3.collaborates with others, both in person and through
technologies, to identify information problems and to
seek their solutions;
4.collaborates with others, both in person and through
technologies, to design, develop, and evaluate
information products and solutions.

The Water Analysis Project has been designed as a
real-life field experience that promotes scientific inquiry,
data collection, and data analysis for each student in a
collaborative setting. Students will learn and demonstrate
proper techniques of quanititative data collection using a
variety of probes and water testing apparatus. They will
use current research to make valid comparisons between their
data and data from documented sources. Data analysis affords
each student...