Data Collection And Analysis of Feeder Streams

Through field experience, and correspondence with an
ecologist, students will be able to collect and analyze
samples of water from a local stream and determine its
overall wellness using different water quality investigations.

Scientists rely on technology to enhance the gathering and manipulation of data. New
techniques and tools provide new evidence to guide inquiry and new methods to gather
data, thereby contributing to the advance of science. The accuracy and precision of the
data, and therefore the quality of the exploration, depends on the technology used.



Technology productivity tools

Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating
personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases,
correspondence).

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

Technology communication tools

Use technology tools and resources for managing and communicating
personal/professional information (e.g., finances, schedules, addresses, purchases,
correspondence).

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.

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 7: Recognizes the importance of information to a democratic society, as described by the
following indicators:

1.seeks information from diverse sources, contexts, disciplines, and cultures;
2.respects the principle of equitable access to information.

Standard 8 Practices ethical behavior in regard to information and information technology, as
described by the following indicators:

1.respects the principles of intellectual freedom;
2.respects intellectual property rights;
3.uses information technology responsibly.

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.

Students will develop an appreciation for the environment
and how an ecosystem works. Students will see the impact that humans
can have on their environment.

Students will develop an understanding of how a watershed
works and the importance of being environmentally conscious people.

Students will be assessed by science fair standards.

Lesson 1 Water sampling using test kits

Lesson 2 Identification of macroinverebrates

Lesson 3 Data Analysis and Statistics