Science

= = =Projects=


 * __ Berrien Springs Project - Scientists __**

__**Pre-Project Week**__ **- 4-5 days**
 * Introduction of ecosystems - [|Ecology Reading], [|Ecosystem Pyramid Project], and [|Ecosystem Pyramid Rubric]
 * Introduction to the concept of watersheds - [|The Watershed Concept Online Activity] and [|Watershed PowerPoint]
 * Investigation of river and stream ecosystems - [|River and Stream Ecosystems]


 * __Project Week__ - 4 days**
 * Water Quality - River Testing**
 * Research of the causes of water pollution
 * Water Testing - research of the tests and what they indicate about the water's health
 * Tests included: pH, dissolved oxygen, nitrate, phosphate, coliform bacteria, and turbidity
 * Groups tested Saint Joseph River water from our local community with tap water from the school being used as a control


 * Water Treatment Plant Field Trip**
 * Topics were researched and questions created before the trip.
 * Students toured the local water treatment plant, which dumps the sanitized water into the Saint Joseph River.


 * Presentations** - Displayed at the Exhibition Night
 * Using Windows Movie Maker and a blue screen (chroma key), students created a public service announcement regarding water pollution. - [|Movie Maker Chroma Key]
 * Tri-fold boards were created to document the water testing results, water treatment plant field trip, and other events throughout the week.
 * A group of students created a PowerPoint presentation showcasing our local watershed and some of the problems it faces.


 * Berrien Springs Project Scientists Rubric** - [|Project Rubric]
 * Reflection Paragraph** - [|Reflection Paragraph]


 * Technology**
 * Interactive Websites
 * Internet Research
 * PowerPoint
 * Google Earth
 * Movie Maker with Chroma Key