Engaging Middle School Students in Authentic Scientific Practices Can Enhance Their Understanding of Ecosystem Response to Hurricane Disturbance

Engaging Middle School Students in Authentic Scientific Practices Can Enhance Their Understanding of Ecosystem Response to Hurricane Disturbance

Ecosystem response to hurricane disturbance is complex and multi-faceted. The likelihood of increased frequency of severe hurricanes creates a need for the general public to understand how ecosystems respond to hurricanes. Yet, opportunities to study disturbances to complex systems are rare in U.S....

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Main Authors: Steven McGee, Amanda M. Durik, Jess K. Zimmerman, Randi McGee-Tekula, Jennifer Duck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-10-01
Series:Forests
Subjects:
disturbance
population dynamics
modeling
education
middle schools
cognitive apprenticeship
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4907/9/10/658

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