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Week One: Primarily at Pace University
Monday, August
2
8:30
A.M. Coffee, Welcoming Remarks Dr. Hubert
Babinski
18th Floor Board
Rooms
Lecture: "Biodiversity
and Microbial Ecology" Dr. Michael
Levandowsky
Definitions
of diversity: species richness and equitability
The diversity
of microorganisms
The phylogenetic
tree of life: the 3 major domains
Methods for
studying and teaching microbial diversity:
The
concept of the enrichment culture
Useful
exercises for teaching microbial diversity
Laboratory: Techniques and Methodology for
Microbiology
10:00 A.M. Session 1
C. Hoegler, W309
Basic microbiological
laboratory techniques and safety
Review use
of compound microscope
Straining techniques
Examination of microbes in natural samples
1:30 P.M. Session 2 D. Cox, W309
How to isolate
and identify microorganisms
Culturing aerobic and facultatively anaerobic
species
Isolating microorganisms
Identifying different types of microorganisms
4:00 P.M. Reflection and discussion of classroom
applications led by Joseph Wiener
4:30 P.M. Reception, Faculty Dining Room
Tuesday, August 3
8:00 A.M. Field Trip: Hudson River and Wetlands: Peekskill
NY and Constitution Marsh.
J. Cronin,
T. Gorrell, M. Levandowsky
Meet at Pace
loading dock, on Gold Street
4:00 P.M. Reflection and discussion of classroom
applications led by Joseph Wiener
Wednesday, August 4
9:00 A.M. Laboratory: Analysis of Samples Collected
on Tuesday
M. Levandowsky, T. Gorrell,
W309
Microscopic
examination
Enrichment
exercises:
The
Winogradsky column
extremophiles
cellulose
degraders
hydrocarbon
degraders
soil
amoebas
ciliates
and heterotrophic flagellates
1:30 P.M. Computer Workshop: Introduction to the
Web
M. Laverde, Library or
W307
4:00 P.M. Reflection and discussion of classroom
applications led by Joseph Wiener
Thursday, August 5
9:00 A.M. Laboratory: Study of isolates inoculated
on Monday
D. Cox, C. Hoegler, W309
10:00 A.M. Lecture: “Emerging Diseases and New Antibiotics”
C. Bacchi, 16th
floor Conference Rm., 41 Park Row
11:00 A.M. Tour of Haskins Labs, 6th floor,
41 Park Row
1:30 P.M. Lecture: “Opportunistic Infections,” N. Yarlett, 16th
floor Conference Room, 41 Park Row
2:00 P.M. Advanced Web Techniques
M. Laverde, Library or
W307
4:00 P.M. Reflection and discussion of classroom
applications led by Joseph Wiener
Friday, August 6
9:00 A.M. Laboratory: Preliminary Examination of
ecological samples
Discussion of all laboratory
exercises, W309
1:30 P.M. Discussion and evaluation of experiences
during the first week
16th floor Conference
Room, 41 Park Row
3:00 P.M. (at
the American Museum of Natural History)
Lecture: “From Nature to Culture: Ethical
Issues in Biodiversity”
R.Chapman
4:00 P.M. Reception at the American Museum of Natural
History
Week Two: Primarily at the American Museum of Natural History
Monday, August 9
Opening lecture: “Systematics”
The approach to identification and classification of nature reflected in the
scientific research, exhibitions, and education programs at the American Museum
of Natural History.
Visits to the Collections: Small groups visit life science collections
and discuss with curators the purpose, processes, and tools used in their
particular collection. (Sample collections: Mammology, Ornithology, Ichthyology,
Vertebrate Paleontology, and Entomology)
Observation & Documentation of Species
in the Hall of Biodiversity
Workshop and
guided study to sharpen observation and recording skills required for scientific
study.
Observation and
recording in the “Spectrum of Life” section will focus on the exhibit’s representation
of “Systematics” research that document the evolutionary and ecological nature
of Biodiversity.
Observation in
the Resource Center Area will identify the issues that highlight the importance
of Biodiversity as an important social, economic, and scientific area of study:
conservation, resource management, population, and ecological change.
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Independent visit
to related halls (Evolution, Planet Earth, Epidemics, Mammals, Birds, Ocean
Life, etc). Every afternoon participants
will have a period of independent study on a hall of their choice to support
their research project. Participants will also be encouraged to attend evening
lectures of films.
Assignments:
Journal Writing:
Participants will be asked to do daily journal entries. Each entry will include their reactions to
the day of study and how they might apply these experiences to their teaching.
Instructors will review journal daily and provide feedback.
Readings from
Scientists on Biodiversity essay book
(Personal choice and reaction notes) and Essays from Biodiversity Counts
Curriculum Guide (pages 169-177)
Monday, August 9
Field Study to Identify Microhabitats.
Opening Session:
Group activity “ The Web of Life” to define “interconnectedness” in the natural
world.
Mini-lecture:
The Nature of Field Study: the research question, naturalists’ journals, observation
tools, and selection of a study plot.
Video: “Life
in The Balance” The importance of Biodiversity.
Discussion: Application
of Biodiversity issues in the school curriculum.
Afternoon sessions
Expeditions to
Central Park to select, observe, and record a ‘microhabitat”.
Presentation
of observation data and preliminary hypothesis.
What did we find
in the observations?
Why did we select
this site?
What seems to
make a good microhabitat?
Where is its
energy coming from?
Did we observe
any relationships between plants and other species? What were they?
Under what conditions
did we make the observation?
What tools and
processes did we use in the observation?
Assignment:
Journal reflections
on the day’s activities and reactions to the field study.
Reading: Essays
in collecting and identifying plants and arthropods.
Biodiversity
Counts (pages 178 – 199).
Read the Core
Curriculum Outline for the Living Environment and outline the key ideas related
to Biodiversity.
Tuesday, August
10
Laboratory work and data analysis
Morning Sessions
Mini-lecture,
demonstration, and laboratory work
Scientific Classification
Systems: Getting to the Species Level
Laboratory Work
to identify and classify samples obtained the previous day.
Afternoon Sessions
Applying classification skills to microhabitat
research.
Use of Dichotomous
Keys to identify organisms.
Measure environmental
factors.
Analyze and organize
data.
Prepare reports
and present findings.
Closing Session
Groups will organize
their findings, redefine “microhabitats” according to new evidence, and present
their research and new research questions to their colleagues for evaluation
and critique
Redefinition
of microhabitat based on findings.
Consider new
questions and prepare to identify topics for student research based on teacher’s
research study.
Assignments:
Journal Entry:
Reaction and reflection to the day.
Review the Teacher’s
Guide to the Hall of Biodiversity and do preliminary selection of research
topics.
Review of Young
Naturalist awards projects in Biodiversity.
Readings from
Biodiversity Counts (pages 197-204) Investigating Plant-Arthropod Interactions
and How to Design an Exhibit.
Wednesday, August 11
Presentation
of ideas for research projects.
Mini-workshops
to support project components:
Asking Meaningful
research questions.
Addressing Science
Standards.
Identifying related
Internet resources
Drawing as a
Way of Looking at the Natural World
Criteria for
assessment of projects: Student Work Samples
Review and selection
of additional Museum resources and activities related to the hall of Planet
Earth and the Epidemics Exhibit.
Assignments
Prepare presentation
of plan for student research
Thursday, August 12
Presentation
of ideas for research projects.
Mini-workshops
to support project components:
Asking Meaningful
research questions.
Addressing Science
Standards.
Identifying related
Internet resources
Drawing as a
Way of Looking at the Natural World
Criteria for
assessment of projects: Student Work Samples
Review and selection
of additional Museum resources and activities related to the hall of Planet
Earth and the Epidemics Exhibit.
Assignments
Prepare presentation
of plan for student research
Friday, August
13 (at Pace University)
Morning Session
Work sessions:
Finalize projects that will be presented after lunch.
Celebratory lunch
with Guest Speaker
Afternoon Session
Presentation
of personal research projects and the plans for student projects.
Peer evaluation
of projects and plans.