Environmental Research Study
Environmental Research Study
Appropriate for Grades: K-8
Learning Standards Covered: Science and math standards appropriate to the grade level
Program Length: 1-2 hours
Recommended Group Size: 30 students or less per presentation
Vocabulary: measurement, length, width, area, seasonal change, animal habitat, soil hardness, soil texture, depth
Learning Objectives
- Take repeated measurements (2-4) between different seasons
- Compare data between measurements
- Make inferences based on the measurements taken
Program Description
Students learn about a seasonal science topic then head outside to take measurements of the "site" (a predetermined outdoor space). Back in the classroom, measurements are graphed. Students compare the data between seasons and make inferences about the cause of these differences.
