1.
Large group activities
a.
Tutorial on software (STELLA and Excel)
b.
Use sample models on the web to help students understand math modeling
and computational science
c.
Lectures on:
i.
Fish anatomy
ii.
Fish reproduction
iii.
Fish habitat
iv.
Food
v.
Natural selection
d.
Speakers:
i.
DNR—history of Big Creek and the problem
ii.
Ichthyologist(s) from Iowa State
iii.
Physical education instructor: fishing techniques
e.
Generate a list of topics concerning the problem
i.
Background
ii.
Natural predators
iii.
Gape limitation
iv.
Population dynamics
v.
Environmental impact on various fish
vi.
Alternatives to draining Big Creek
2.
Small group activities
a.
Select topics and form small groups based on topic of interest
b.
Research topics
i.
Library
ii.
Computer Lab
iii.
Interviews with experts to get fishing data
c.
Travel to Big Creek
i.
Net and measure fish
ii.
Record data
d.
Use information collected to design presentation describing alternative
solutions:
i.
Write a research paper
ii.
Use visual aids which could include STELLA, Excel, charts, or graphs
iii.
Make a display board
3.
Peer selection of best groups from class presentation
a.
Groups in each class present using PowerPoint and display boards
i.
Evaluation by teacher
ii.
Evaluation by peers
b.
Select most convincing presentation from each class
c.
Presentations by selected groups at:
i.
Technology Fair
ii.
AiS
iii.
DNR
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