Community Urban Planning
Students will plan, design, and construct their own community map of a town after interviewing an Urban Planner Subject Matter Expert as part of a 6 week long Project Based Learning unit that I have previously developed.
How Important are Oysters?
Students investigate how ocean acidification impacts oyster populations and marine ecosystems through hands-on experiments, data analysis, and research into NOAA-related careers in marine and ecological sciences.
Investigating the Marsh Creek Watershed
Students will explore water quality systems and synthesize that information to monitor the quality of water in the two creeks that run on either side of the school.
Ocean Acidification Awareness
Students will explore various hands-on activities aimed at understanding the process of ocean acidification. Then, they will research an environmental impact related to ocean acidification.
The Environment-A 30 Day Challenge
Students will design a method to improve water in California by making a small daily change in water usage or disposal. Students will participate in a 30 day challenge where they will practice and record their daily change.
Today I learned about Electric Cars
In this educator’s guide created by the TILclimate project through MIT, students will explore EV associated emissions across the US, identify impacts of air pollution from gas vehicles and create an improvement plan for their school site.
Water Footprint of Foods
The design of a balanced meal with a small water footprint showcases how small changes can lead to larger impacts.
Water Quality Testing
Students will reduce and/or stop water pollution in the Pine Creek section of the Walnut Creek Watershed. Students will apply water quality testing procedures to measure the overall health of the water.
CO2 in Seawater Simulation
Students explore ocean acidification through a hands-on experiment, calculating rates and using linear equations to model how changing pH levels impact marine life, connecting math concepts to NOAA’s mission of understanding ocean health.