Posts Tagged ‘inquiry’
When a Giant Falls: Tracking New Growth in Amazon Tree Fall Gaps
What happens in the rainforest when a giant tree comes crashing down? Through the Amazon Research Initiative for Educators (ARIE), K-12 teachers stepped into the role of field scientists at the Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies
Read MorePD Webinar: FieldSTEM – Strategies for Outdoor Inquiry
Join the experts from the Pacific Education Institute for a deep dive into their FieldSTEM resources. Leave with loads of free downloads and strategies for taking your inquiry and STEM…
Read MoreEnrollment Opens for 2027 PD Courses
Don’t miss the boat! Enrollment opens for our 2027 PD Courses on September 15th at 12PM Eastern. Space is limited and spots fill quickly! Mark your Calendars! Learn more: Educator…
Read MoreWhen Was the Last Time Professional Development Changed Your Life?
When Was the Last Time Professional Development Changed Your Life? A new Morpho impact survey has the answers! Summary: Professional development is often measured in hours—but what if it could…
Read MoreWhat if We Start with AWE? Designing Classrooms for Transformation.
By Rosanna Ruiz, EdD, Morpho Institute, Board President Unlearning to Learn: How Awe Clears the Way for Deeper Learning What if one of the most powerful tools in education isn’t…
Read MoreDive into Geo-Inquiry with ‘Geoman’ Herb Thompson
Dive into Geo Inquiries and the Geo-Inquiry Process with the Geoman! Learn how to use a geographic lens to analyze space, place, and the interconnections between both the human and…
Read MoreOrchid Bee Survey Continues in the Amazon
[ARIE 2024] Orchid bee research at the Amazon Conservatory for Tropical Studies explored the diversity and habitat preferences of these vibrant insects. Our findings indicate that this important group is more abundant on the forest floor than in the canopy. This study provides insight that can help improve our understanding of orchid bee natural history and improve strategies for protecting biodiversity in the Amazon.
Read MoreTeachers Survey Orchid Bees in the Amazon
[ARIE 2023] The Amazon has an incredible variety of life, and many species are still unknown or haven’t been studied over time. In this project, teachers tracked the diversity and number of orchid bees in the Napo-Sucusari Biological Reserve, specifically comparing the forest floor and the canopy. By studying them over a long period, we can spot any changes in the environment and learn more about these bees and their role in the ecosystem.
Read MoreInquiry in the Amazon: Orchid Bees
Why Morpho?
by Dr. Kelly Keena, Board President We sat in the green and white wooden Explorama boat nosed into the bank of a small tributary stream. The dense branches had a…
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