SEEd - Grade 6
Strand 6.4: STABILITY AND CHANGE IN ECOSYSTEMS Standard 6.4.4
Large Groups
This field trip is designed to physically immerse students in the concept of habitat alteration by visiting a location along the Jordan river that possesses highly altered, relatively pristine, and restored habitats. Students will rotate between three stations focusing on biotic and abiotic habitat alterations within which they will identify native and exotic species, measure water quality, and gain historical perspectives on land use practices along uses the Jordan river. This trip is designed to take 3.5 hours and can accommodate between 30 and 60 students.This trip was originally designed for8th grade but can e properly scaled for 6-10th grade.
TGLL (Think Globally, Learn Locally) is a NSF-sponsored science education program based at the University of Utah. TGLL partners graduate students in the biological, geological and atmospheric sciences with middle and high school teachers in the Salt Lake City School District to enhance and promote inquiry-based science teaching and learning.
TGLL aims to promote learning around five environmental themes: habitat alteration, pollution and disturbance, invasive species, climate change, and infectious disease. Graduate students work with teachers to design authentic science activities that apply science core concepts to larger scientific issues.
This field trip was originally designed for schools with an assigned TGLL graduate fellow, however it could be adapted for use by others.
Site
The bend in the river site is located at 1030 West Fremont Ave, Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
If you are interested in utilizing this site please contact them at (801) 587-9027
For schools working with TGLL fellows, these individuals will possess needed background knowledge for the implementation of each station.
For schools not associated with TGLL, specific background for each station is provided within the station specific lesson plan.
Most of the front loading for this field trip can be found in the introductory lesson plan listed under materials.
Specific front loading for each station is found within the station specific lesson plans.
1. Use Science Process and Thinking Skills
Planning
At the site