Project Overview

It is intended that selected students presently studying Biology 3201 under the direction of Mr. Dave Power will be provided an opportunity to explore WWW resources to enhance the learning of the intended learning outcomes related to the Survey of Plants. Approximately 30 students will be involved in the project. In addition to their normal text resource they will have access to CD-ROM resources, video tape resources, and WWW resources. Students will select a topic of study from the present Biology 3201 curriculum and will make use of internet and other resources to gather information and prepare an HTML document which will be made available to teachers and students of the province of Newfoundland by way of STEM~Net. It is intended that this project will not only enhance the learning of the student involved but also provide a valuable resource to the students and teachers of biology within this province. It is intended that the project would be completed by the end of May, 1998.

   Curriculum Connections

This project will address those intended learning outcomes as outlined in the Biology 3201 Curriculum Guide that are directly related to the survey of plants and the related concepts of plant reproduction. The project is intended to provide the student with the resources required to study the subject through resource based teaching/learning strategies. It is intended that the project will enhance the student's research, critical thinking and technological skills. It is also intended that the preparation of an HTML document will integrate the curriculum goals of biology, language, and technology education.

   Resource Connections

The STELLAR Schools Internet connection is essential to the success of this project. The Internet connection will provide the student with resources that would not otherwise be available to the student in any other form. Students will learn how to find World Wide Web resources. The student will also make use of scanner, digital camera, laserdisc, and video technology in the preparation of their own HTML document. It is intended that the finished product will be made available through STEM~Net as a resource for use by the students and teachers of this province.

   Evaluation

Upon completion of the project students will have completed the following: Students will have achieved the Intended Learning Outcomes as outlined in the Biology 3201 Curriculum Guide for the intended learning outcomes related to the survey of plants. Students will have acquired the skills required to make efficient use of the World Wide Web as a resource tool. The student will have enhanced their language, communication and technological skills. The student will have produced an HTML document.