Hands-On Studies of Conservation Science
Integrating Science, Technology, & Mathematics
August 11 - 15, 2008
Instructor:
Dr. Tom Langen, Associate Professor, Biology
Hands-On Studies in Conservation Science Overview
In this 5-day institute, middle and high school teachers will learn how to use computer modeling technology to study issues in conservation biology and ecology. The project-based teaching modules will include learning techniques in sampling, identifying, and studying organisms in the wild, microclimate measurements, monitoring of populations, and use of computer modeling to make predictions and conservation decisions. In order to make the topic relevant to students, the activities will be related to the nearby Adirondack Park.The modules can be adapted to most school resources, and can be made appropriate for middle school and high school biology, earth science (possibly), integrated math & science.
