Activity Overview
Students will conduct a field investigation to learn about the environment. They will observe biotic and abiotic factors of an ecosystem. Students will use the CBL 2™ and a temperature probe to collect data and a graphing calculator to display and analyze data.
Before the Activity
Review the attached Teacher Edition PDF file
Make copies of the Student Edition PDF file for your class
During the Activity
Students will:
Conduct a field investigation to learn about the environment
Observe biotic and abiotic factors of an ecosystem
Use the CBL 2™ and a temperature probe to collect data and a graphing calculator to display and analyze data
Directions:
Distribute the student activity sheets
Follow the procedures as outlined
After the Activity
As a class, review student progress, discussing questions that appeared to be more challenging, and re-teaching as needed.