Incorporating Field Studies

into a Biology

Curriculum

Rania Sweigart

(Harper, 2008)

Why bother?Biology Keystone

Anchors BIO.B.4Describe the

ecological levels of organization in the biosphere.

Describe interactions and relationships in an ecosystem

(PDE, 2010)

(Noon’z, 2010)

Why bother?Promotes inquiry

learningDevelops scientific

skills Promotes

collaboration & interpersonal skills

Engaging & authentic learning experience (USFWS, 2010)

How To Get Started?

1. Find a small stream or basin.

2. Get approval to work at the site.

3. Set up equipment & supplies.

(Reed, 2014)

Which Labs?

1. Macroinvertebrate Collection & Biotic Index

2. Water Quality: DO, CO2 & pH

3. Stream Velocity & Volume of Flow

(USFWS Southeast, 2014)

Assessments?Formal Lab

ReportVideo PodcastVoiceThreadInformative

BrochureLet Your

Students Be Creative

(hackNY.org, 2013)

References hackNY.org (2013). Fall 2013 hackNY student hackathon. Retreived from

https://www.flickr.com/photos/61623410@N08/10164574656 Harper, C. (2008). Giant Golden Book of Biology. Retrieved from

https://www.flickr.com/photos/10159078@N03/2291290619 Noon’z. (2010). Exam’s. Retrieved from

https://www.flickr.com/photos/39352204@N07/4378924075/ Pennsylvania Department of Education. (2010). Keystones Exams Biology:

Assessment anchors and eligible content. Retrieved from http://www.education.state.pa.us

Reed, W. (2014). Tranquil stream. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/9082025@N07/15096525367

USFWS. (2010). Lecours with stream study group. Retrieved from https://www.flickr.com/photos/43322816@N08/4741799399

USFWS Southeast. (2014). Jay Harrod looking for macroinvertebrate stream animals. Retrived from https://www.flickr.com/photos/41464593@N02/4948258582