Wetlands are an important component of a watershed system because they cleanse the water that passes through them. Plants are crucial to this process. Students will investigate how a wetland ecosystem works by testing water quality using simple tools and water chemistry test kits.  After observing wetland plants, students will collect data about them and be inspired to contemplate ways to help keep our wetlands healthy and pollution-free.

Meets Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools 2018 science objectives: 5.9, 6.8, 6.9, ES.6, ES.8, LS.6, LS.7, LS.9

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5.9       The student will investigate and understand that the conservation of energy resources is important.

6.8      The student will investigate and understand that land and water have roles        in watershed systems.

6.9       The student will investigate and understand that humans impact the environment and individuals can influence public policy decisions related to energy and the environment.

ES.6    The student will investigate and understand that resource use is complex.

ES.8    The student will investigate and understand that freshwater resources influence and are influenced by geologic processes and human activity.

LS.6    The student will investigate and understand that populations in a biological community interact and are interdependent.

LS.7    The student will investigate and understand that adaptations support an organism’s survival in an ecosystem.

LS.8    The student will investigate and understand that ecosystems, communities, populations, and organisms are dynamic and change over time.

LS.9    The student will investigate and understand that relationships exist between ecosystem dynamics and human activity.

Students compare and contrast Eastern and Western cultural and botanical histories. As they explore the designs of the Asian Valley Garden and the European-inspired Central Garden, they will see how western gardens display classic order and formality while eastern gardens call visitors to enter a world of asymmetric balance, natural beauty, and reflection. Students will have the opportunity to collaborate to design a garden space that reflects their own varied backgrounds and perspectives.

 

Meets Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools 2017 language arts objectives: 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.2, 7.1, 8.2, 9.1

Meets Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools 2013 visual arts objectives: 5.13, 5.14, 5.15, 6.11, 7.10, 7.11, 7.14, 7.16, 8.12, 8.13, 8.14, AI.16

Meets Standards of Learning for Virginia Public Schools 2015 history objectives: WG.7, WG.12

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Language Arts

5.1       The student will listen, draw conclusions, and share responses in subject-related group learning activities.

5.2       The student will use effective verbal and nonverbal communication skills to deliver planned oral presentations.

6.1       The student will participate in and contribute to small-group activities.

6.2       The student will present, listen critically, and express opinions in oral presentations.

7.1       The student will participate in and contribute to conversations, group discussions, and oral presentations.

8.2      The student will develop and deliver oral presentations in groups and individually.

9.1       The student will make planned oral presentations independently and in small groups.

 

Visual Arts

5.13     The student will describe similarities and differences among art and artists from a variety of cultures.

5.14     The student will compare and contrast contemporary and historical works of art, including architecture.

5.15     The student will describe how artists contribute to society.

6.11     The student will describe ways artists contribute to society through their work.

7.10     The student will identify styles and themes in contemporary and historical works of art.

7.11      The student will analyze how art and culture influence each other.

7.14     The student will identify subjects, themes, and symbols as they relate to meaning in works of art.

7.16     The student will compare and contrast the processes artists use to create works of art.

8.12     The student will describe how works of art are influenced by social, political, and economic factors.

8.13     The student will compare and contrast works of art according to medium, period, style, and artist.

8.14     The student will identify the roles of artists in society.

AI.16  The student will evaluate how social, cultural, and historical context contribute to meaning in works of art and design.

 

History

WG.7     The student will analyze the characteristics of the European region.

WG.12   The student will analyze the characteristics of the East Asian region.