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Welcome to Project-based Investigations on Water Quality in the Kentucky River Watershed

Welcome to Project-based Investigations on Water Quality in the Kentucky River Watershed. Funding for this institute is made possible by the Council for Postsecondary Education. Forms to Complete. Informed consent – Research forms UK Vendor Application & UK Independent Contractor

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Welcome to Project-based Investigations on Water Quality in the Kentucky River Watershed

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  1. Welcome to Project-based Investigations on Water Quality in the Kentucky River Watershed Funding for this institute is made possible by the Council for Postsecondary Education.

  2. Forms to Complete • Informed consent – Research forms • UK Vendor Application & UK Independent Contractor • (Excess Insurance forms – sent in email) • (Photo Permission – sent in email)

  3. KY Water Institute Facilitation Team • Becky Krall UK College of Ed. STEM Education • Carol Hanley UK College of Ag., Food, & Environ • Jennifer Wilhelm UK COE, STEM Education • Kelly Taylor UK CoAFE, instructor • Brian Radcliffe UK CoAFE, instructor • Steve Greb Kentucky Geological Survey, UK • Jean Watts, BCTC, Biology • DemetrioZourarakisCommonwealth Office of Tech, GIS • Steve Testa UK College of A & S, Chemistry • Bethany Kellersberger UK College of Education, evaluator

  4. Group Norms: RESPECT • Rejoin whole group when signaled • Everyone participate • Side conversations to a minimum • Expect to be here and present to work • Cell phone and other electronic etiquette • Travel together

  5. Questions and Such Need to leave early? See a facilitator to get materials and information Logistics emails each evening includes homework and other tasks Ways to Ask Questions • Raise your hand • Parking Lot • Ask facilitator as they come around • Email

  6. Project Resources • Web URL: http://oepos.ca.uky.edu/outreach/KRWatershed/

  7. Project Goal Implement NGSS Science and Engineering Practices and standards in authentic, student-centered project-based investigations on water quality in the Kentucky River Watershed (and local watersheds).

  8. Kentucky River Water Quality Project Design

  9. Driving Question How does land-use impact water quality throughout the watershed?

  10. Summer Institute Schedule

  11. Summer Institute Schedule

  12. Road Map for Today Intro to PBL Intro to Watersheds & Mapping Geomorphology and Watersheds Preston Spring Water Sampling

  13. Monday Homework: • Read Krajcik & Czerniak book: Chapter 3, Establishing Relevance to Students’ Lives

  14. What is Project-Based Instruction? Jennifer Wilhelm University of Kentucky

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