Foundations_SI2009

= = =Foundations of Urban Ecology= ===The goal of this field study, is to look at the bigger picture and introduce students to procedures for studying their local environment through hands-on investigations that can be carried out at their school. You will gain experiences with the fundamental principles of urban ecology-centered service learning projects and field study investigations. This includes; (1) collecting data on the health and location of street trees and the diversity of urban animal and plant life,(2) examining the chemical condition of the soil and water, (3) using Google Earth to create dynamic ecological resource maps of the site, (4) exploring the relationship between urban ecology and environmental justice, (5) use WIKI sites to share data with other students and schools.===


 * Teacher Leaders: Andy Trossello and Adam Felzani**