Earthworks
Earth System Science for Secondary Teachers

2007 Earthworks Workshop Group Projects

Geology
Investigating the Relationship between the Petrology and Topography of Cal-Wood

Teachers: John Bernick, Susan Armbruster, Chris Visco, Lena Castro
Scientists: Pete Modreski, Ulli Limpitlaw
Final Report

Limnology
A Very Rapid Bioassessment of James Creek

Teachers: Ann Moore, Susan Mitchell, Susan Kelly
Scientists: Dorrie Panayotou, Lesley Smith
Final Report

Hydrology
The Feasibility of using Sedges and Rushes to Map the Alluvial Aquifer from the Cal-Wood Entrance to the Lower Pond OR An Educationally Sanctioned Reason to Play in the Mud.

Teachers: Ryan Bowman, Dave Rodriguez, Tiffany Hall (aka: The Mud People)
Scientists: Rick Rudy, Lesley Smith, Dorrie Panayotou
Final Report

Bugs, Burns and Biodiversity
Insect Biodiversity in Natural and Prescribed Forest Burns

Teachers: Darlene Cofiell, Erin Gaunce, Tina Harris, Kane Hollins, Kathy Megivern
Scientists: Joyce Gelhorn, Dan Howard, Kim Decker, Kim Regier, Sarah Wise
Statistic Consultants: Steve Nerem, Tim Weston
Final Report

Soils:
"Come on Barney, let's get soiled with the boys"
Does Habitat and Sampling Method Influence Soil-Based Macro-Invertebrates Within the Riparian Zone Transect.

Teachers: Nick Henshue, Lowell S Bailey, Gary Popiolkowski, Melynda R Thomas, Barney Peterson
Scientists: Noah Fierer, Tim Seastedt
Final Report

Atmospheric Chemistry
Monitoring Factors that Effect Ultraviolet (UV) Radiation

Teachers: Debbie Dogancay, Patti Grammens, Cheryl Manning, Sarah Wilson
Scientists: Marsha Fisher, Lars Kalnajs, Melissa Trainer, Sarah Tessendorf, Sherri Heck.
Final Report