Second Phase - Refine the model. Use stream data from other MVHS schools to develop a more general model which is predictive of other streams. The model is initially being developed to predict seasonal and longterm water quality fluctuations for the North East Creek. Data from other school's streams will be used to help develop a more general model for streams or at least one that can be adjusted to account for the individiual nature of each of the streams involved. Regular communication between participating schools via e-mail, web pages and workshops foster collaborative problem solving and model development.
Students receive an introduction to computer modeling.
In the process of modeling a system, students become intimately aware of the interrelationship of various physical, chemical, biological and human factors in an ecosystem. Students will design and post web pages to display project data tables, graphs, and computer models. These pages will be linked to many relevent web resources. A Quarterly Report of stream quality will be produced.