The project should include using data collection and analysis to inform practical solutions to an identified community problem and may focus on topics such as
- stewardship of land and water
- anthropogenic effects on resources (e.g., erosion of trails, wildlife displacement, plant loss)
- observations of migratory birds
- conservation of dark skies
- elimination of the introduction and dispersal of nonnative flora and fauna
- development of a visitor attraction (e.g., a tourism product such as bird watching).
Teacher Resource:
Process/Skill Questions:
- What issues would merit the importance of an agriscience research project?
- How can research enhance the outdoor recreation experience?
- Why is it important to follow scientific procedure?
- Who are the foremost researchers in agriscience?
- What factors influence the carrying capacity of a resource?
- How is climate change influencing recreation and leisure activities?