Ecology+Lesson+Plan+Review+Week+8

=Distance Learning - Lesson Review= Below is what you submitted to dl@pisgahforestinstitute.org on Sunday, April 13, 2008 at 19:31:23


 * Name:** Kim Collazo
 * E-mail:** kscollazo@gmail.com
 * Lesson Title:** What Effects Do Trees Have On The Environment
 * Topic:** Ecology
 * Subtopic:** Ecosystems, Forest Ecology, Appalachian Forests
 * Question 1:** This lesson is appropriate for 6th grade and up.
 * Question 2 :** Objective 1.05 Analyze evidence to: * Explain observations. * Make inferences and predictions. * Develop the relationship between evidence and explanation. Objective 1.06 Use mathematics to gather, organize, and present quantitative data resulting from scientific investigations: * Measurement. * Analysis of data. * Graphing. * Prediction models. Objective 7.02 Investigate factors that determine the growth and survival of organisms including: * Light. * Temperature range. * Mineral availability. * Soil/rock type. * Water. * Energy.
 * Question 3:** This lesson contains very clearly stated objectives.
 * Question 4:** The instructions are extremely clear.
 * Question 5:** I love the questions involved in this activity. They involve quite a bit of critical thinking.
 * Question 6:** I like the questions that are included and probably would not add anything.
 * Question 7:** We would have to have very clear directions on how to proceed while outside. In addition, I would allow for some practice with the data collection tools (ie pH measurement and the sling psychrometer) prior to the actual activity.
 * Question 8:** I like the fact that the kids are taking great science and math integrated measurement OUTSIDE! I also like that they are having to put that data into a table being compiled by the class. In addition, I think it is neat that they would take measurements at various times. They will begin to feel some connectedness to "their trees".
 * Question 9:** I liked all of it!
 * Question 11:** I would add a bit of technology in that the class data collection table would be on computers, saved to a common folder. After several visits and as the data is compiled, the kids could use the graphing tools and its effectiveness in conveying their data.
 * Rating:** 10

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