THE FIELD STUDY OF PLANT DIVERSITY

The field study of plant diversity

Aim: Study of plant diversity on two areas (moist boreal forest and clear cutting)

The students will:

- count/approximate the amount of plant species in two different areas

- compare their vegetation and environmental conditions

- draw a structure of a podzol soil

- report the results by drawing diagrams of plant amounts using Excel

The methods being used:

-digital photographing

-creating diagrams using Excel

-digital reporting

Learning results/opportunities:

- learning to identify plants

- Excel usage

- developing co-operation and interpersonal skills

See  The report of the students

marjut.makela@iitti.fi