Nme´ in the Boardman
April 1st-June 6th
Driving Question
Can you make the Boardman River a suitable habitat for releasing sturgeon?
English Language Arts
Project Overview
Students will investigate the sustainability of the Boardman River as a habitat for sturgeon reintroduction, mirroring real-world conservation efforts and ecological considerations. This project will prompt students to research the environmental conditions of the Boardman River, examine the needs of the sturgeon species, analyze the impact of human activities, and explore scientific data on river ecosystems.
- Research the environmental conditions of the Boardman River
- Examine the needs of the sturgeon species
- Analyze the impact of human activities on the river ecosystem
- Explore scientific data related to river ecosystems
- Learn how to write a high-quality research paper
Public Products
Students will produce a tangible research paper analyzing the viability of the Boardman River for sturgeon release, which can be shared with the school community or local environmental organizations.
Project Standards
Support claim(s) with clear reasons and relevant evidence, using credible sources and demonstrating an understanding of the topic or text.
Use appropriate transitions to clarify the relationships among ideas and concepts.