Mapping the Mangroves - MWL (view)

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Curriculum Overview

Keywords:

Crowdlearning, Mangrove Mapping, MapWorks Learning, Mangrove Forest, Crowdmapping, Mangrove Habitats

Lesson 1  Using dichotomous keys to identify mangrove species

Learning goals:

Students will be able to identify the various species of Mangroves and understand their characteristics by construction and use of a dichotomous key, Students will learn how scientific names are created.

Keywords:

Dichotomous Key, mangrove

Lesson 2 Trophic levels in mangrove estuaries

Learning goals:

Students will explore energy flow in an ecosystem., Students will create diagrams to show the relationship of organisms in an ecosystem.

Keywords:

mangrove, Trophic Levels

Lesson 3 Abiotic factors in mangrove ecosystems

Learning goals:

Students will measure and recognize abiotic factors in a mangrove ecosystem., Students will describe the role that abiotic factors play in mangrove ecosystems.

Keywords:

Abiotic Factors, Mangrove

Lesson 4 Biotic factors in mangrove ecosystems

Learning goals:

Students will understand the role that biotic factors play in the system’s function., Students will identify and observe organisms that inhabit mangrove estuaries., Students will also specify the role and place of the organism within a food pyramid and ecosystem.

Keywords:

Biotic Factors, Mangrove

Lesson 5 Zonation and the mapping app

Learning goals:

Students will use mapping technology to collect data on mangroves., Students will use gathered data to perform colonization studies and comparative analyses of different estuaries.

Keywords:

Zonation, Mangrove

Lesson 5a Environmental application of sensors

Learning goals:

Students will use online tutorials to create environmental sensors.

Keywords:

Computer Science, Mangrove, Sensor Technologies

Lesson 6 The role of mangrove adaptations in estuary ecosystems

Learning goals:

Students will relate mangrove adaptations to the role that mangroves play in their ecosystems

Keywords:

Adaptation, Mangrove

Lesson 7 Protection and valuation of mangrove estuaries

Learning goals:

Students will recognize reasoning behind mangrove estuary destruction., Students will develop valuation strategies to illustrate importance and aid in protective measures.

Keywords:

Valuation, Deforestation, Mangrove

Lesson 8 Research projects and conferences

Learning goals:

Students will share research, findings, and solutions.

Keywords:

Mangrove

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