An Ecological Restoration Experiment on a High School Campus: Fostering Science Education through Community Collaboration

Helen M. Alexander; Julie Schwarting; Naomi Betson

doi:10.1525/abt.2024.86.1.10

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Helen M. Alexander,¹ Julie Schwarting,² Naomi Betson³

¹Helen M. Alexander () is a retired professor
²Julie Schwarting () is a teacher in the Science Department at Free State High School, 4700 Overland Drive, Lawrence, KS 66049, USA.
³Naomi Betson () is a PhD candidate in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of Kansas, 1200 Sunnyside Ave., Lawrence, KS 66047, USA.

Abstract

We established a tallgrass prairie restoration experiment on a high school campus in Kansas. This easily accessible natural environment provides students and teachers many options including scientific research, artistic ventures, or simply relaxing in nature. Our restoration project has four main objectives: (1) practicing science; (2) increasing prairie habitat; (3) fostering a sense of place by getting students outside; and (4) facilitating community collaboration. Here, we present an overview of our restoration as a general model that is adaptable for a variety of ecosystems and circumstances.

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Helen M. Alexander, Julie Schwarting, and Naomi Betson "An Ecological Restoration Experiment on a High School Campus: Fostering Science Education through Community Collaboration," The American Biology Teacher 86(1), 10-15, (17 January 2024). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2024.86.1.10

Published: 17 January 2024