Big Picture Report Ideas

Big Picture Reports allows students to reflect on what they have learned through their Local Ecosystem Reports and data they have collected for their Field Projects. By executing critical thinking skills, students make connections to discover possible causes and solutions to issues facing their communities. These are also areas where students and teachers can collaborate with other schools to compare specific topics and conclusions to similar issues.

Need an idea for a Big Picture Report? This section is loaded with ideas about real world applications for further exploration.

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So What?

Now that you have several months of testing data, what are you going to do with it? Based on your data, how do you know if there are problems within your watershed?

This section aims to provide a jumping off point to determine what questions you might ask concerning your findings and to point you in the right direction for finding answers to your questions. The information is merely a framework. Each river, tributary, ocean, estuary has its own characteristics.

In order to get more specific information about expected levels and conditions in your particular body of water, please consult your local, state or community environmental group. Some of this contact information can be found in our Links Library.

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Take Action!

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever does."
~ Margaret Mead

The real work begins after you finish testing. Chances are no one else is testing at your site. This makes you THE water expert for your site. You possess real and valuable data that you can use to make a case to support cleaner water along your watershed. Included in this section is a list of tips and links to help you use your water testing findings to make a difference in your community.

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