Field Studies

Unit One: Field Studies at Prospect Park (Fall)

Week One: Introduction to Field Studies/Team-Building Skills
Week Two: Brooklyn Botanic Garden - Leaf-Litter Study
Homework One: Read and Sign Contract; Field Studies Permission Slip (due Monday, 9/21)
Week Three: Prospect Park - Introduction to the Prospect Park Biomes
Homework Two: Prospect Park Biome Questions (due Tuesday, 9/29)
Week Four: Prospect Park - Introduction to Aquatic Biomes
Homework Three: Biotic Index Worksheet (due Monday, 10/5)
Week Five: Prospect Park - Water Quality Testing
Homework Four: Water Quality Worksheet (due Tuesday, 10/13)
Week Six: Prospect Park - Meadow Ecosystems - Biodiversity
Week Seven: Prospect Park - Meadow Ecosystems - Invasive Species
Homework Five: Invasive Species Worksheet (due Monday, 10/26)
Week Eight: Prospect Park - Forest Ecosystems - Biodiversity
Week Nine: Prospect Park - Forest Ecosystems - Dichotymous Keys
Homework Six: Forest Biology Crossword Worksheet (due Monday, 11/16)
Week Ten: Prospect Park - Urban Ecosystems - Urban Forests
Homework Seven: Urban Ecosystems (due Monday, 11/23)
PROSPECT PARK PROJECT PRESENTATIONS: Friday, December 18th!