No No None 2 flip charts, markers 4.1 Visit Air Quality Monitoring Sites Students visit air quality monitoring sites to find out how data is collected and what it reveals. Students compare the results of pH tests of the soil, surface water, and precipitation at the monument and their home town. 5.1 Assessing Stream Health Students assess physical and chemical stream quality on a stream at the monument and one near home. 6.1 Habitat Inventory Students compare environmental conditions and plant communities in six different habitats. Support kit with geologic map, compass, psychrometer, distilled water, balance, soil thermometer, field guides and plant lists.
School brings pencils, work sheets, measuring tape, surveyors tape, stakes, and cameras.
6.2 Reading on Kipuka Research Students answer questions following a reading about research on the distribution of plant and animal species on the monument's kipukas. No No None Reading material, pencils, paper 6.3 Mule Deer Census Students assist in the annual spring mule deer census and interpret the data they gather. 6.4 Exotic Plant Monitoring and Removal Students monitor the presence of exotic plants in a disturbed area of the monument and assist in removing them. 6.5 Wildlife Management Questionnaire Students conduct research and interviews to determine how wildlife management differs among federal land agencies.