The effort and dedication demonstrated by this student group is what makes this a star project. They spend a great deal of time doing background research and communicating with their mentor prior to setting up their experiment. They were detailed in collecting data in a consistent manner without needing reminders. This team of students spent a great deal of time planning their experiment. They used scientific journals and communication with their mentor to have a detailed plan together prior to set up. They researched topics such as biodiversity and ecosystems. Throughout their project, they took detailed notes and measurements without needing reminders. They had a mix of both quantitative and qualitative data. They were diligent in recording data in their science notebook. In addition to being organized, these students used their mentor as a resource on a regular basis.
-- Nichole Schelling, Teacher