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MangroveWatch - Planning a MangroveWatch Investigation
Lesson3 of 6 in this unit
SecondaryYear 9 - 12ScienceBiologyEnvironmentalBiodiversityCitizen Science
Lesson Summary
Students visualise themselves as MangroveWatch researchers and identify the range of considerations when planning to undertake research in the mangroves. They work independently to create a concept map to guide the planning of the investigation, including the type of data to collect and the methods for recording data, the resources and equipment needed, and the strategies for ensuring human safety and environmental protection.
Learning intentions
Students will:
- understand why and how to incorporate a range of considerations when planning to undertake research in the mangroves.
Success criteria
Students can:
- use online mapping tools to identify a MangroveWatch fieldwork site
- prepare a risk assessment to keep everyone safe during MangroveWatch fieldwork
- identify ethical considerations by planning to protect the environment during fieldwork
- prepare for the collection of qualitative data in the salt marsh rapid assessment
- practise recording fieldwork location features using Google MyMaps
- conduct an assessment of values and threats to salt marshes using secondary sources
- practise skills needed to collect quantitative data for a mangrove forest assessment.
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