- Enhance the relevance of their
curriculum with activities and concepts
supportive of many state and national
teaching standards
- Provide curriculum relevance through
the collection of data and participation
in a meaningful scientific endeavor
- Enhance teacher skills through
workshops, peer interaction and by
working with experts in the field
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- Venue for students to conduct
and present independent scientific
research
- Learn scientific protocols, analytical
techniques and data collection and
analysis skills
- Develop a sense of civic responsibility
as they become an integral part of
stewardship of lands within their own
communities
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- Public recognition of student
achievements
- Strengthen science and math
programs
- Data collected will provide important
information for state, county, town,
etc., to enhance stewardship
- Enhance the learning experience
for students and teachers through
an interactive relationship with
environmentalists, scientists, and
government officials
- Create an interface between students,
government agencies, and elected
officials through student presentation
of data, conclusions, and emerging
issues
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