Vernal Pools: A monitoring project linking the outdoors to the curriculum

Students will learn scientific inquiry through activities such as collaborative research groups using inquiry-based learning strategies, learning centers, field study of a vernal pool (including data collection techniques and seasonal documentation), journal writing, and computer-based data analysis and presentation.

Related NY State Academic Standards: CDOS.I.2.1, CDOS.I.2.1.A, CDOS.I.2.1.B and more!

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