Across the Mølleå valley
For two days we will work cross-curricular and with natural sciences with the Mølleå valley on land and in the water. How was the Mølleå valley formed? Where does the water in Mølleå come from- and how much is there? What is the relationship between water, light, pH, N and plant species on the banks along the stream?
The students have to plan and execute their own natural scientific examination of the Mølleå valley from start to finish.
Grades: 7.-9.
Duration: Two days – preferably in extension of one another (or one long day, if the students are used to using the equipment) Primarily August-September and April-June
Subject: Cross-curricular natural sciences
Purpose: To give the students experience in working with the methods of natural sciences and to be able to use all their knowledge. To give the students an understanding of why natural science is a dynamic science and get an idea of why. To make the students capable of being critical of natural scientific experiments. To give the students a look into the landscape and the nature around the Mølleå valley.
Scenario of the trip: The first day is one of inspiration, which will be spent with a teacher-run introduction to the area and natural scientific work methods. Also, the students test parts of the equipment they will be using the next day. The second day the students will plan their own experimental field research, execute it and present their results. The results can be collected electronically and sent to their own school for student’s logbooks and maybe for use in preparation for the final exams.
Preparation: Talk to the students about what they are going to be doing. It is preferable if the students know about ice age landscapes, the water cycle, the concept of pH, the concept of nutrients or have tried practical biotope-work before.
Course-suggestion: The trip fits well in a course on nature management or work methods within natural sciences, but can easily stand on its own, if the things mentioned under preparation are in order.
Remember: Practical clothes – bring a bag.
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We record with mechanical equipment, data logging and chemical analysis- and determine animals and plants. |
