 This project was created by Emily Adams (biology) and Thomas Cooper (technology) of the Walker School. The project asks students to collect data on vernal ponds near there school over a period of time to understand how the changing water levels in these ponds affects this small community. Students collect data on pH, temperature, water levels, nitrates, phosphates, dissolved oxygen, and biological diversity. Students create a Google spreadsheet of their data, use formulas to calculate statistical data, create charts to visualize changes in their data over time, and then share their data with other student groups. Students then use Google Docs to collaboratively write and peer review lab reports on their data. Students use Google Sites (wiki) to collaborate on building a web portal where students can learn about the general health of seasonal ponds and their changing environments. We are currently building an accompanying layer in Google Earth to help us visualize the data from other schools. If you would like to have your students participate in this project with us, please contact the project coordinator, Emily Adams (adamse@thewalkerschool.org) or if you have any technical questions, please email the technology coordinator, Thomas Cooper (coopert@thewalkerschool.org). Important Documents
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