• Students will make observations and gather and record scientific data from a given location.

• Students will be able to interpret changes in data by time and date of observations.

• Students will gain experience and develop skills using various scientific instruments 

• Students may gain experience interpreting data and drawing conclusions.

Will vary by activity, available equipment, and specific site characteristics:

• Paper/printed recording sheets

• Pencils

• Clipboards

• Turbidity tube

• Tide stick 

• Measuring Tape

• Thermometers

• Beaufort Scale 

• Anemometer

• Bucket(s)

• Mason jars or clear plastic cups

• Salinity test strips

• pH test kit

• Optional: binoculars, camera, field guides, nature journal

• Reusable recording option: enclose printed sheets in plastic sleeves and use dry erase markers, and/or use large dry erase boards to record data for group

• The participants will be guided by adult to make observations on a field site that includes access to a freshwater stream, the Hudson River, or other waterbody.

• Students will collect data and make interpretations in small groups, or as individuals, to be compiled and analyzed later.

• Compiled data will help students understand changes in temperature/weather and more over time.

• Opportunities for collaboration.

• Students will gain a deeper understanding of their surroundings.

• Students will engage in data collection and interpretation.

• Students will develop  use of scientific tools like thermometers, anemometer, charts and turbidity tubes.