Learning Goals
Students will be able to identify plants and animals in Big Falls County Park and describe their roles in the ecosystem.
Students will be able to observe and record evidence of how the Big Falls County Park ecosystem changes when people consider building a data center near the river.
Students will be able to explain how plants, animals, water, and land in Big Falls County Park depend on one another.
Students will be able to compare the possible benefits and harms of building a data center on the river next to Big Falls County Park.
Students will be able to create a model of Big Falls County Park that shows important parts of the ecosystem and the possible effects of the data center.
Students will be able to communicate findings and reflections about the data center proposal using drawings, writing, and speaking.
Products
Big Falls County Park Science Journal and Reflection Page
Students will complete an individual science journal with labeled drawings, observations, comparisons, and a short reflection about the proposed data center. This product shows each student’s own understanding of the ecosystem and their thinking about the land-use decision.
Big Falls County Park Ecosystem Diorama and River Guardians Fair Presentation
Student teams will build and present a large-scale diorama of Big Falls County Park that shows ecosystem relationships and the possible impact of the data center. Teams will use speaking, labels, and visual evidence to explain their ideas to families and community members at the fair.
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