Our Mission:

The goal for this summer it to rehabilitate this memorial back to the original goal. Not only can we help to keep the memory of Kelly Ahrendt alive, but we can also work to create an ecological learning space for students of PBCSD.

We need to assess the needs, and make observations of the pond. We will be working with an ecologist named Dr. Emily Rollinson for suggestions.

Your assignment is to:

• Create a list of at least THREE questions to ask Dr. Rollinson AND THREE Observations including pictures to show Dr. Rollinson.

• Create a 2-5 sentence vision statement for how the pond can be used in PB schools to promote ecology and STEAM.

• A list of FIVE species that you found with their names from the Seek App or any other species identification app you have.

• Create a bulleted list of FIVE ways to help rehabilitate a pond and ecological learning center area.

• Include the following visuals:

  • a video of the pond area

  • a picture of the pond

  • a picture of the memorial sign

  • a picture of the bench section

Write 2-3 sentences reflection on the memorial and plans for upkeep. How do you think this can benefit future students?

Organize your information from the pond visit. What questions do you have for Dr. Rollinson? (come up with at least 3 questions as to how to better the pond area). Organize your pictures on your website for Dr Rollinson.

1. What did you learn about ecology from Dr. Rollinson during her presentation? (5 sentences)

2. What did you learn from the research and data about our memorial? (2-3 sentences)

3. How did you like using the Engineering Design Steps? Outside of the classroom where do you see yourself using these steps?

Your assignment is to:

• Create a 2-5 sentence vision statement for how the pond can be used in PB schools to promote ecology and STEAM now that the pond has been rehabilitated

• Include the following visuals:

  • a picture of ALL signs created by STEAM academy

• Future plans

  • What should next year's academy plan for with this pond?

  • What is the future for PBE and PBCSD and this pond?

  • What type of lesson could be taught at this pond? What classes, age levels, etc?

1. Kelly Ahrendt Pond Planning

2. Initial Pond Reflection Journal

3. Pre Ecologist Conversation

4. Post Ecologist Conversation

5. Communication of final pond rehabilitation