Texas Instruments
Texas Instruments: Jason: Does Oxygen in the Water Matter
JASON Aquatic Field Study: Explore how dissolved oxygen is one of the best indicators of the health of an aquatic ecosystem. Measure the dissolved oxygen level of a local aquatic site and explore how it affects water quality.
Other
Monell Chemical Senses Center: Areas of Research: Sensation and Perception
Overview of how chemical signals from animals mark territories, identify individuals, signify social rank, and indicate reproductive and health status.
PBS
Pbs News Hour: Our Changing Economy (Lesson Plan)
A lesson in which students learn about the indicators that economists use to judge the health of the U.S. economy. Explore varied aspects of the U.S. economy and determine the impact of economic downturns on diverse segments of society.
EL Education
El Education: Is Lake Merritt Worth 198 Million Dollars?
6th grade students from Oakland, California, created this report to show their answer to the question: "What do the dissolved oxygen levels tell us about the water quality of Lake Merritt?" Students explored this question to collect...