Outdoor Science Education

Indicators Supported by Eco-Trekker’s Student Online Data Voluntary State Curriculum – Science 1.0 Skills and Processes – Students will demonstrate the thinking and acting inherent in the practice of science. A. Constructing Knowledge 1. Gather and question information from many different forms of scientific investigations including observing what things are like or what is happening somewhere, collecting specimens for analysis, and doing experiments. d. Recognize that the results of scientific investigations are seldom exactly the same, and when the differences are large, it is important to try to figure out why. e. Follow directions carefully and keep accurate records of one’s work in order to compare data gathered. C. Communicate Scientific Information 1. Recognize that clear communication is an essential part of doing science because it enables scientists to inform others about their work, expose their ideas to criticism by other scientists, and stay informed about scientific discoveries around the world. a. Make use of models, such as tables and graphs to summarize and interpret data. c. Construct and share reasonable explanations for questions asked. e. Recognize that doing science involves many different kinds of work and engages men and women of all ages and backgrounds. Voluntary State Curriculum – Math 4.0 Knowledge of Statistics – Students will collect, organize, display, analyze, or interpret data to make decisions or predictions A. Data Displays 1. Collect, organize, and display data e. Organize and display data in line graphs B. Data Analysis 2. Describe a set of data (mean, median, mode) a. Determine the mean of a given data set or data display b. Apply the range and measures of central tendency to solve a problem or answer a question 6.0 Knowledge Of Number Relationships And Computation/Arithmetic – Students will describe, represent, or apply numbers or their relationships or will estimate or compute using mental strategies, paper/pencil or technology. A. Knowledge of Number and Place Value 1. Apply knowledge of fractions, decimals, and place value b. Read, write, and represent decimals using symbols, words, or models e. Compare, order, and describe decimals with or without using the symbols (<, >, or =) C. Number Computation 1. Analyze number relations and compute. c. In Interpret quotients and remainders mathematically and in the context of a problem g. Multiply decimals 7.0 Processes Of Mathematics – Students demonstrate the processes of mathematics by making connections and applying reasoning to solve and to communicate their findings. D. Connections 1. Relate or apply mathematics within the discipline, to other disciplines, and to life b. Identify mathematical concepts in relationship to other disciplines c. Identify mathematical concepts in relationship to life BCPS Educational Technology Learning Goals and Indicators Technology Communication Tools • Students will demonstrate the ability to communicate online to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. (LG-5) ISTE Technology Standards for Students #4 Technology Research Tools • Students will use technology to locate, select, evaluate, and process information from a variety of sources. (LG-6) ISTE Technology Standards for Students #5 1. use online resources to access, evaluate, and use information for a specific purpose. (LG-5, 6)