Resources

Using Investigative Cases	Introduction to cases Case analysis sheet Investigative Case Based Learning site SERC StartingPoint site
Writing a Case	Writing a Case Components of a Case
Case implementation and assessment A Case on Case Use	Implementation Planning Assessing Learning Angela
Incorporating standards/ grade level expectations	National and State Standards GLEs
Problem Solving with Technology Case: A Day at the Bay Case study group work on remote sensing data in the Chesapeake and Galveston Bays. Algae and plants respond to changes in environment and impact other populations in the bay. Chlorophyll is useful to monitor environmental health. Why Study Chlorophyll? Case: Weather and the Bay Do hurricanes affect the bay? Chlorophyll and Odor	A Day at the Bay Eyes on the Bay site Eyes on the Bay Investigation Chesapeake Bay Remote Sensing site Chlorophyll Investigation Wikipedia link for chlorophyll Lesson plan on harmful algal blooms in the Chesapeake Bay Flash slide show on harmful algal blooms Weather and the Bay Website link to NOAA Hurricane data NOAA Investigation Galveston Bay Information Center Texas Coast Oyster Maps Teacher resources Underwater Grass Restoration link Wikipedia link for chlorophyllin Clorets Commercial
Case: Paul’s Puzzle Pollen is monitored. It travels. Pollen has distinct characteristics. Pollen is an allergen. Pollen Counts	Paul’s Puzzle Data Pollen Map Activity Pollen and Mold Center FAQs National Allergy Bureau National Allergy Bureau Pollen and Mold Certification Process Achoo! Pollen Counter Understanding pollen and mold counts Pollen Count in Japan Pollen Bots Activity
Bee Movie - Pollen jockeys clip Why Study Pollen? Who needs to know about pollen? Flower and Cones Pollen is the male gametophyte	Bee Movie: Exploring Career Choices Wikipedia link for pollen Flower and Cones Activity
Visual identification with online images. Pollen is used to identify plants. Pollen is similar in closely related plants. Building Pollen Models to Scale Most pollen is only 10-100 microns in size. Pollen Delivery	Pollen Images Pollen: Shape, Color & Size USDA Pollen Lab Austrian Palynological Database Pollen Modeling Worksheet Fastest Plant on Earth
Pollen Forensics Cases Pollen as evidence Use SEM data and include images. Write testimony as a pollen expert Include description of locations. Pollen Forensics Resources	The Seedy Blanket.ppt The Grass Stained Bandits.ppt Forensic palynology in Western Australia Forensic Palynology: A New Way to Catch Crooks Crime Scene Botanicals - Forensic Botany More on Dr. Lynn Milne, Forensic Scientist & Palynologist
Paleontology Pollen Simulations Pollen provides information on vegetation both past and present.	TAMU Palynology Lab First Orchid Fossil Found in Amber Pollen Viewer Simulation Pollen Viewer Investigation Bee Visit Simulation Pollination Investigation
Pollen Resource Project Additional Pollen Activities	Pollen - a SCOPE workshop project Blueberry Blues - a BioQUEST summer workshop project Case: The Farmer and the Gene
Workshop Participant Case Modules	Chlorophyll Where in the World is Reveille?
Workshop Pollen Images	Pollen Images (July 10, 2008) Light Microscopy Image Captures

For more information, please contact:

Claire Hemingway, Education Director

chemingway@botany.org