Vegetation Measurement

Short Description:
  This program allows students to conduct a full scientific investigation in the schoolyard to learn about plant composition (what kind of plants are present), plant cover (how much of the ground is covered in plants), and plant size. We use vegetation monitoring protocols to measure plants in two different sites (e.g., edge vs. center of area, arroyo vs. non-arroyo). The sites we choose will depend on the characteristics of the land near your school. *You need an area of native vegetation within easy walking distance of your school for this program.
Topic:
  P&A - Native plants
Type of Resource:
  In-class presenter
Timeframe:
One class period
Grade Level:
  K  1  2
Bilingual or Special Cultural Focus:
None
Aligned to NM State Standards:
Yes
Link to Resource Location on the Internet: http://www.zianet.com/cdnp2/EducationPrograms_K_2.htm