Conservation And Education

Nicholas deLaveaga
Senior Project
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Preface
Over the summer, I interned as an assistant for a man by the name of Joe Imhoff. Mr. Imhoff works as the
head of the conservation initiative for Skyline Hawaii, a ziplining company whose mission is to restore the native
ecosystems of Hawaii and educate the people about these ecosystems by means of giving eco friendly tours though
the native forests that they are rebuilding. The job I had acquired was mainly going to consist of physical labor and a
lot of outdoor landscaping work. When I first started the internship I didn’t really know if I was going to enjoy the
experience or not, but after a few weeks, that worry quickly faded as my time working with Joe turned out to be
some of the best moments of my summer. While the work was very physically taxing, the wondrous experience in
and of itself was enough to completely make up for it. Before I knew it, I had become enthralled with the world of
conservation as Joe had opened up a whole new path of interest that I had never even thought possible. Before my
very eyes, conservation had taken on a completely different meaning. That meaning has inspired me to create a
senior project based around the wonders of conservation and the different aspects it has to offer.

To put it simply, my senior project is going to be split into two aspects of my own design. The first part
will revolve around teaching a class of students at Kihei Charter about the importance of conservation in Hawaii.
This class will cover the basics of conservation, like its history on the islands, as well as some of its more advanced
aspects, such as the protection of our natural watersheds and Hawaii’s water supply. The lesson plans that I will be
creating for these classes will mainly consist of educating the students on a certain topic of conservation while also
including some fun activities and educational games to spice up the experience. At the end of each class, I will pass
out a slip of paper for the students to give their opinions on my overall teaching skills as well as improvements I
could make to the class. While most of the lesson plans for this class will be created by me, I will be collaborating
with other students, such as Devon Baldwin and Avtalya Glickman, to create special classes that will integrate a part
of their senior projects as well. The second part of my senior project involves creating what I like to call a Shoe
Decontamination Mat or S.D.M. for short. This S.D.M. will function as a cleaner for the bottom of your shoes as
when it is stepped on, it will secrete a cleaning substance that will decontaminate the bottom of your shoes from
invasive fungus or seeds that may have hitched a ride. This product is meant to act as a biosecurity measure for the
native forests that Skyline Hawaii is currently building as it will protect the areas from any dangerous invasive fungi
such as the Rapid Ohia Death virus that is currently plaguing the native Ohia tree. If the product is successful, I will
integrate it into one of my lesson plans for the classes I will be teaching in order to show my students that anyone
can make a difference when it comes to conservation. Both these projects hold great importance not only to me, but
also to the future generations of Hawaii. It is my hope that this project will help fill the need to inspire our
generation to protect the environment of our earth and the habitat it provides, benefitting not just the people I
inspire, but the people they inspire as well. Just as Joe taught me the importance of conservation, I will also teach
others the same, which is why I feel this project is unique in its design and purpose.
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Introduction
Driving Questions:​ How can I educate the upper class students of Kihei Charter High School on the
importance of conservation here in Hawaii? AND How do I create a device to help stop the spread of
dangerous invasive species, such as the Rapid Ohia Death fungus?

Project Goal:​ For the teaching aspect of my project, my overall hope is to instill a sense of value and
worth for the content I teach into the students I teach it to. My goal is for my students to understand why
conservation is considered a huge part of Hawaii’s overall sustainability and why our generation is the
key to keeping our Island’s lush and beautiful native environment. The spread of this sense of
responsibility for our Islands is why I consider this aspect of my project so important, especially
considering how essential environmental protection has become in the past couple of years. For the
construction aspect of my project, my hope is to create a working Shoe Decontamination Mat that cleans
the bottom of any type of shoe; successfully removing dirt, fungus, and invasive seeds in an effective and
efficient manner. My goal is to show a working model of the S.D.M. off to the students in my class as a
way to inspire them to become active in the conservation community. While I am aware not every child
will become as inspired as I have, even getting just one person in my class to get interested in the field of
conservation is enough for me, as I know that person will eventually go on to make a huge difference in
the world. That is why I consider this aspect of my project to be just as important as the rest.

Key Content Knowledge:​ As my project involves both teaching a class and creating a product, the key
knowledge I’ll need will mainly be for the teaching aspect. The content this aspect is covering will mainly
revolve around creating an effective lesson plan that both thrills and educates the students. Extensive
research on the different aspects of conservation, such as native ecosystem preservation, will be required
to create an effective lesson plan for every week, however I will also need to educate myself on how to be
a good and responsible teacher as well as how to create an effective lesson plan for my students. As far as
the creation aspect of my project goes, almost all of the key knowledge I need has already been collected.
I will however need to familiarize myself with the different aspects of my materials as knowing what I
can use to create the product will be beneficial in both a sense of time and testing. I will also have to learn
how different cleaning substances react with the fungus I’m trying to prevent the spread of, as to better
the effectiveness of my S.D.M.
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21st Century Skills:

● Communication Skills: There is no doubt in my mind that I will be needing to improve upon my
communication skills as I feel both keeping in touch with the teacher allowing me to use her
class, and the class itself will be essential for maintaining a well balanced schedule. I will
definitely need to learn how to manage a proper schedule on top of my regular school classes.
● Self-Directional Skills: The ability to stay on task and focused on my student’s education will no
doubt be need to be improved upon as well. Creating the lesson plans will be incredibly difficult,
so learning how to manage my time properly will be a necessity.
● Interpersonal Skills: Forming a bond with my class is something I really hope I can accomplish,
which Is why I’ll need to improve my interpersonal relationship skills with the start of my
teaching. Hopefully I’ll learn what it means to enjoy teaching for what it really is instead of just
seeing it as something to fear.
● Information Skills: Research will no doubt be a key aspect of this project, which is why
Improving upon my information gathering skills will serve me well in the long run. I hope to
learn how to effectively gather information without wasting too much time.
● Thinking and Problem Solving Skills: While running into roadblocks on a project of this scale is
no surprise, that doesn’t mean it won’t be just as much of a hazard. I will need to think of new
and out of the box ideas when a plan goes sour, so improving my ability to do so will be
paramount. I hope to learn how to calm down in situations of stress as sometimes I can get a little
overwhelmed when it comes to massive problems.

Limitations:​ As far as large scale projects like this go, scheduling is always an issue. It is apparent to me
that I am not always going to be available or ready to teach a class as I will be dealing with my classes as
well. There will no doubt be many scheduling conflicts, especially since the school has still not finished
construction. Even if I try to plan everything out in my head, problems such as mixed up classes or
unavailable teaching days will always be a problem. Creating the lesson plans will no doubt be difficult as
well, as I do not fully understand how to teach yet. While my lessons will be focusing on a single class,
teaching long term subjects around once a week, I will still have to conform to any schedule Ms.
Kohlbrenner may be willing to give me as I am using her class time to fulfill my senior project (​which I
am very thankful for!)​ . In terms of the construction aspect of my project, finding the right materials for
the job will no doubt be a pain and testing the prototypes will not always work out perfectly. Luckily, no
material or resource has yet to evade me in either aspect of my project. Hopefully, I will be able to work
around any setbacks that scorn me, in order to make my project the best it can be.
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Methodology:​ I expect to turn in a successful prototype of my Shoe Decontamination Mat as well as a

blog detailing its building process and blueprints. This blog will also house the documentation for the
classes I will be teaching featuring, lesson plans, picture documentation, and a reflection on the days
activities. This blog will house all of my project documentation as well as some videos of my class
performing the activities I set up for them.

Annotated Bibliography
​B​urgan, Robert E.; Nelson, Robert E. 1972. Decline of Ohia Lehua Forests in Hawaii.
General Technical Report PSW-3. Berkeley, CA: USDA Forest Service, Pacific
Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 4 p

In summary, the source’s main focus is detailing the functionality of the native Ohia and
Koa trees as well as explaining the importance of their decline here on the islands. The
source first explains how the Ohia and Koa trees cover some 600,000 acres on the island
of Hawaii and how those forests provide a variety of resource values such as watershed
cover, wildlife habitats, timber, forage, and recreation. After this, the source details
epidemic of their decline, as well as the importance of finding a solution to the problem
as fast as possible. Finally the source explains how the decline has already affected our
islands watersheds and the native bird population as both rely on a stable ecosystem to
remain functional and alive.

After a careful analysis of the source and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this scholarly article is a very reliable source when it comes to
educating its readers on the topic of the decline of the native Ohia tree population and
how said decline will affect the Islands of Hawaii. Not only does the source come well
equipped with photographic evidence and scientific information to back up its claims, but
it also provides its own citation as well, leaving no doubt in my mind about the
legitimacy of the source. Overall I believe that this source will be a great way to educate
both me and my students about The importance of the Ohia tree and how its decline in
population could greatly affect not only our islands watersheds, but also the native bird
populations as well. This will be a great tool of discussion as I delve deeper into my topic
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on the education of conservation and its importance here on the Islands. Adding this
knowledge to my research topic as well would strengthen my argument greatly.

E​rsbak, Katie. “Why Watersheds Matter.” Hawp.org, Hawaii Association of Watershed

Partnerships, 2018, hawp.org/why-watersheds-matter/
In summary, the main focus of this source is to educate it’s readers on what watersheds
are and why they are important here in the islands of Hawaii. The source first explains
the fundamentals of a natural watershed and how they can play an important role in the
protection of a natural environment as well as a human environment. After this, the site
then goes on to detail the cultural importance of watersheds here in Hawaii and how our
ancient Hawaiian ancestors respected them. The main point of this information is to
demonstrate the connection that the watersheds have to our islands history as well as it’s
safety.

After a careful analysis of the website and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this website is a very reliable source when it comes to educating its
readers on the topic of watersheds and their cultural significance here on the islands. Not
only does the source come well equipped with significant educational information, but it
also provides an absolutely massive list of all the watershed partnerships that the
company has secured, complete with contactable phone numbers and email addresses,
leaving no doubt in my mind about the legitimacy of this source. Overall, this source will
be of great assistance in creating my lesson plan for the class I will be teaching as an
important part of the conservation work that we do on this island revolves around
watersheds and their continued sustainment. While the source did touch on some of the
basics that I was already privy to, much of the information I learned about the cultural
significance of watersheds was completely new. This new information has allowed me to
expand my horizon for the kinds of lessons I can teach to the children.
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H​odges, Charles S.; Adee, Ken T.; Stein, John D.; Wood, Hulton B.; Doty, Robert D.
1986. Decline of Ohia (Metrosideros polymorpha) in Hawaii: a review. Gen. Tech. Rep.
PSW-GTR-86. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific
Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 22 p

In summary, the source’s main focus is reviewing the Ohia death epidemic and looking
into the symptoms of the rapid ohia death virus as well as the affected areas on the tree
itself. The source first details some of the many symptoms of the infecting virus
including everything from leaf size reduction to degradation of the Ohia’s feeder roots
which provide nutrients to the tree itself. After this, the source talks about how the Ohia
Tree canopy collapse during sickness and that because of this, the invasive bird species
have increased as the native bird species decrease in population. Finally the source
explains how poor soil quality due to introduction of invasive species, and a number of
fungal infections are likely to blame for the rapid death of the Ohia tree.

After a careful analysis of the source and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this scholarly article is a very reliable source when it comes to
educating its readers on the topic of the Ohia death epidemic and the symptoms of a
sickened Ohia tree. Not only does the source come well equipped with photographic
evidence and scientific data about the status of Ohia decline to back up its claims, but it
also provides its own citation as well, leaving no doubt in my mind about the legitimacy
of the source. Overall, I believe that this source was a great look into the reality of the
Ohia decline as well as the symptoms of the affecting sickness. I have no doubt that this
information will be of great use to me as I form a lesson plan and decide which
information I should include in my teachings. Furthermore, I feel as though providing a
more in-depth look in to the Ohia sickness might strengthen my students ambitions to
learn more about the R.O.D. virus.
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I​mhoff, Joe. “Interview” Received by Nicholas deLaveaga, September 16th , 2018

In summary Joe Imhoff, an expert conservationist and mentor for my summer internship,
explains the very fundamentals of conservation itself, going in depth on the history of
conservation here on the islands as well as talking about he rapid Ohia death epidemic.
Joe first starts off by explaining in his own opinion, why conservation is important to the
islands of Hawaii from both a cultural and conservation point of view. After this Joe
explores the history of conservation, talking about one of the first biologists to ever
document the plant species of Hawaii, Joseph Rock, and how after just thirty years of
colonization, the islands natural beauty had been destroyed. He finishes the interview off
by explaining what rapid Ohia death is, how it got here, and the ways in which we can
prevent its continued spread.

After a careful analysis of the interview and its resources, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that Joe is a very reliable source when it comes to educating the people
on the topic of conservation and its importance here on the islands of Hawaii. Not only
did Joe provide absolute wealth of information about the history of conservation, but he
also answered every question in my interview to great lengths, going in-depth to explain
each and every topic, leaving no doubt in my mind about the legitimacy of his answers.
Overall this interview was an absolute eye opener when It comes to just how much
information I’ve yet to discover about conservation. I am absolutely thrilled to work more
with Joe in the future as his wealth of knowledge will surely come in handy when I start
teaching my classes. Integrating this new information into my lesson plan will be a great
start to gaining a full working knowledge of conservation and its deep history. Perhaps
once the new school has been fully built, I could have Joe come in as a guest speaker to
share what he knows about the island’s deep history.
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N​ational Geographic Society. “What Is Conservation?” National Geographic Society,

National Geographic Society, 9 Oct. 2012,
www.nationalgeographic.org/encyclopedia/conservation/

In summary, the source’s main focus is going over the basics of what conservation is, as
well as explaining the different types of conservation and what they offer to the
betterment of the world. The source first explains conservation as a whole, detailing the
action of conservation itself as well as explaining why it is important to the human race.
After this, the source goes in depth on the different aspects of conservation and how they
relate to the world around us, detailing different reasons as to why some aspects, such as
biodiversity and water, affect how our environment can change.

After a careful analysis of the website and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this website is a very reliable source when it comes to educating its
readers on the basics of conservation and the ways it can change the environment around
us. Not only does the article come straight from national geographic, a well known and
trusted company, it also provides an in-depth look into the whole of the topic itself,
leaving no doubt in my mind about the source’s legitimacy. Overall this source is a great
start in terms of finding the information I need to teach my class about conservation and
why it is important. While it may seem like basic material, I have no doubt that this
source will help me jumpstart my lesson plan for the class I will be teaching. I feel like
with the help of this source, I will be able to effectively teach my class the basics while
still being able to go in-depth with my educational lesson plan. In addition, this source
has also given me the ability to lay out the groundwork i'll be needing for future research
into my topic.

P​alomino, Anna. “Senior Project Interview” sent by Nicholas deLaveaga, September

13th, 2018, ​Response has not yet been received.

Aloha Ms. Palomino,

Thank you so much for agreeing to help me with my senior project by taking part in my
interview! As I stated in my previous email, I'd like to conduct the interview via a series
of questions over email as I believe it will be much easier to document for my senior
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project. In addition, this will put some ease on our schedules as I know you are very busy.
Again, I hope this ok with you. Take your time and feel free to go as in-depth with the
questions as you'd like. The more information, the better! You don't need to worry too
much about the deadline, however, It would be an absolutely massive help if we could
finish the interview before September 18th as I will be needing this interview for my
project proposal. I really appreciate your assistance for this interview, and I can't thank
you enough for all the help you've given me with my senior project!

Here is the list of interview questions. Feel free to go as in-depth as you'd like as well as
add any extra thoughts of your own!

1.> What, in your opinion, is the importance of protecting Hawaii's native ecosystems?

2.> As a Native Plant Propagator, do you feel it is important to educate future generations
on the preservation of endangered species, not just in Hawaii, but around the world as
well? Why or Why not?

3.> What kind of role do our native ecosystems have in protecting Hawaii's natural
watersheds? What would happen If those watersheds got taken over or destroyed by
invasive species?

4.> What is Rapid Ohia Death (R.O.D.) and why is it so dangerous? In what ways does
R.O.D. affect the Ohia tree?

5.> What would happen if the Ohia tree were to go extinct in the islands of Hawaii? Is
there any way we might be able to prevent such a scenario?

6.> What kind of work goes into propagating a native plant species? How long does it
usually take to revitalize a dying plant population?

7.> What, In your opinion, is the difference between conservation and preservation? Do
the two share similar aspects or are they completely different?

8.> Is there any other information you'd like to add? Do you have any comments or
thoughts about this interview?

Again, Thank you so much for the help! This means a lot to me so I can't tell you how
happy I am to have had this opportunity! If you have any questions or concerns, please
feel free to email me anytime!

Thank you so much for your time and understanding!

This is the Email I sent to Anna Palomino after she agreed to the interview.
I have yet to receive a response.
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P​etteys, Edwin Q. P.; Burgan, Robert E.; Nelson, Robert E. 1975. Ohia forest decline: its
spread and severity in Hawaii. Res. Pap. PSW-105. Berkeley, CA: U.S. Department of
Agriculture, Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Forest and Range Experiment Station. 11p

In summary, the source’s main focus is determining the cause of the Ohia death epidemic
and the rate at which the sickness is spreading to other areas as well as the severity of the
infection. The source first details how the Ohia sickness might be spreading, narrowing
down the possible suspects to an infestation of beetles that burrow into the bark of the
Ohia tree as well as a fungus that could be coming from the feces that the beetles leave
behind. After this, the source talks about how scientists have taken Aerial Photographs of
a Ohia forest over different periods throughout the years, documenting the rate at which
the Ohia forest is declining as well as the organisms present during those periods of
decline. Finally, the source forms a theory that the infestation of beetles is aiding the
spread of a fungus that is very deadly to The Ohia tree; based of the evidence they
collected.

After a careful analysis of the source and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this scholarly article is a very reliable source when it comes to
educating its readers on the topic of the cause of the Ohia death epidemic and the rate at
which the sickness is spreading to other areas as well as the severity of the infection. Not
only does the source come well equipped with aerial charts depicting the decline of the
selected Ohia forest over the years as well as data analysis tables to back up its claims,
but it also provides its own citation as well, leaving no doubt in my mind about the
legitimacy of the source. Overall, I believe that this source will be a great way to educate
both me and my students about the rapid spread of the Ohia Death virus and how fast it
can completely consume an entire forest. Integrating this knowledge into my lesson plan
should aid in my effort to educate my students on the Epidemic that is the the rapid
decline of the Ohia tree. Hopefully, I will be able to show my students photographic
evidence as well, as I believe that it will help further their understanding of the problem.
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“P​u‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve | Malama Maui” Youtube, uploaded by

Hawaiian Paddle Sports LLC, May 4, 2017,
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHN9Hv2xAXE

In summary, the source’s main focus is stepping back from science and explaining the
importance of giving back to the island and how small movements can make a huge
impact. The source first talks about being an active member in Hawaii’s conservation
community and we take care of our own Island first before we go out helping the people
of the world. After this the video goes on about how Important it is to create a sustainable
environment here in Hawaii, so that future generations will be able to thrive and carry
that responsibility. Finally the video tells us that by doing these projects and working to
make our island better, we will inspire others to do the same, pointing that we live in a
very special and unique place that should be kept that way.

After a careful analysis of the source and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this video is a very reliable source when it comes to educating its
readers on the topic of explaining the importance of giving back to the island and how
small movements can make a huge impact. Not only is the video incredibly well put
together, but it also demonstrates its conservationist nature by providing interviews with
several people who have years of experience working with both the people of Hawaii and
the Islands themself, leaving no doubt in my mind about the legitimacy of this source.
Overall this video provided a unique perspective that I haven’t really explored in my
research on conservation: the cultural perspective. It was quite refreshing to step back
from the science of it all and understand just why we are actually doing this. I believe that
this video will lay the groundwork for my collaboration with one of the students in grade
as she offered to help teach my class about the cultural side of conservation instead of the
scientific side. This will be a great opportunity for my students to learn more about the
cultural significance of conservation and the different opportunities it offers.
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“R​apid Ohia Death.” University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa College of Tropical Agriculture and
Human Resources, Sustainable and Organic Agriculture Program, 2018,
cms.ctahr.hawaii.edu/rod/

In summary, the main focus of this source is to educate it’s readers on the importance of
Rapid Ohia Death (ROD) here on our islands. The website first explains just what exactly
ROD is and how it is affecting our native ecosystems here in Hawaii. After this, the
website details the origin of the fungus that causes the death of the Native Ohia tree and
how the loss of the Ohia tree population here in Hawaii could be detrimental to the
Native bird population. The website then goes into detail about the efforts against the
fungus and how the active reader can help prevent the spread of it’s cohorts.

After a careful analysis of the website and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this website is a very reliable source when it comes to educating its
readers on the topic of Rapid Ohia Death and its effects on the native ecosystems of
Hawaii. Not only does the source come well equipped with boundless resources on the
situation affecting Hawaii’s ecosystem, but it also list the different ways a person can
spread awareness and knowledge to his or her peers about the epidemic, leaving no doubt
in my mind about the legitimacy of the source. Overall I believe that this source will be a
great way to educate both me and my students about the terrible epidemic affecting the
Hawaiian islands. The source gave me a great scope on the effects of the fungus and how
we can defend against it and protect our native Ohia trees; information I’m sure I can
integrate into my lesson plan. On top of this, this information will be a huge help in my
research for the device I will be building in order to stop the spread of ROD in the native
forests that we are rebuilding up in Haleakala.
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“T​he Ohia: The Story of Hawaii’s Tree,” Youtube, uploaded by Hawaiian Skies, Apr 6,
2017, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3G6OHwaJh7Q

In summary, the source’s main focus is showing us the history of the Ohia tree itself,
talking about its importance in the Hawaiian islands both ecologically and cultrualy. The
source first goes into detail telling us about how the Ohia tree basically functions as an
anchor for our native forests especially when it comes to supporting the native bird,
insect, and plant species that inhabit the wet territories. After this, the source explains
how the Ohia tree populates nearly one million acres of land across the Hawaiian islands
and how it was the first plant to ever start growing rapidly in Hawaii, making it one of the
most important species on the island. Finally the source tells us about the stories and lore
behind the Ohia tree as well as its importance to the native Hawaiians.

After a careful analysis of the source and its extremities, I believe I can safely say
without a doubt that this video is a very reliable source when it comes to educating its
readers on the topic of the history of the Ohia tree itself, and its importance in the
Hawaiian islands both ecologically and cultrualy. Not only is the video incredibly well
put together, but it also demonstrates its factual nature by providing interviews with
several experts both on the science of the Ohia tree and its importance to the Hawaiian
people, leaving no doubt in my mind about the legitimacy of this source. Overall, I
believe that this source will be a great anchor for one of my lesson plans as I could show
this video to my students and then quiz them on it to see if they were paying attention. I
could perhaps also turn it into a game of sorts, splitting the class into teams to make the
activity more enjoyable. This video will be a great source of knowledge for both me and
my students.
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Resources and Activities

Resources and Materials Needed:​ In terms of the construction aspect of my project, both my mentor and
my parents have volunteered to aid me with any information or expences I might need for the building of
my S.D.M. The hyper absorbent mat that will hold the bleach and cleaning material combo will sit inside
of a large black plastic tray with raised edges to prevent the spill of any cleaning products. The mat
utilized will need to be absorbent enough to clean the shoe of the user when stepped on and tough enough
to withstand multiple uses. This type of absorbent mat can easily be found at a local hardware store such
as Home Depot for the price of $24.99. In terms of the teaching aspect of my project, not much is needed
besides Ms. Kohlbrenner’s approval to educate her students for a full class period, and Mr. Stubbs’s
approval to go through with the actual teaching project. I am in full understanding that these objectives
are paramount, which is why I have been scheduling to meet with the both of them as soon as possible.
Other than that, any other resource comes from my ability to find the information I need to create an
effective lesson plan, such as what my lesson will contain, what activities we will perform, and what my
students should take away form the lesson.

Budget:​ As I stated in the previous excerpt, both my mentor, Joe Imhoff, and my parents have
volunteered to cover an expense my project may have. On top of this, I am already in possession of most
of the materials I need to create the S.D.M., the only thing I don’t have is the actual mat itself. All other
resources, such as time and people, are already accounted for. I will not be needing any new technology
or materials that I do not already possess. Therefore, I will not be needing a budget for my senior project.

Timeline:
Quarter 1:
Week #6:
- Meet with mentor to finish internship / discuss project idea and expert interview
- Reach out to possible resources for second expert interview and collect more sources for
annotated bibliography
- Discuss project collaborations with students: Devon Baldwin, Avtalia Glickman
Week #7:
- Collect sufficient resources and finish project proposal rough draft
- Select teacher for faculty interview / possible host for the class I’ll be teaching:​ Ms. Kohlbrenner:
HS Math, Science
- Project proposal rough draft peer review / prepare possible pitch
Week #8:
- Make corrections to Project proposal and turn it in as final draft
- Finalize and present Pitch
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- Email Ms. Kohlbrenner for Faculty interview and discuss possible time and dates
Week #9:
- Conduct Faculty interview with Ms. Kohlbrenner and discuss possible times for teaching a class
- Meet with advisor to discuss progress on overall project / future plans

Quarter 2:
Week #1: School is finished (​Hopefully​)
- Begin work on both argumentative essay and blog
- Convene with Ms. Kohlbrenner about possible class periods and grade levels I could teach
(Preferably High School level).
- Start to devise lesson plan for Conservation Class (ask teachers for advice on lesson plan
development)
Week #2 - #5:
- Continue to work on both argumentative essay and blog
- Formulate possible ideas for shoe decontamination mat as well as scope out possible locations for
testing
- Meet with advisor to discuss progress on overall project / future plans
- Continue working on lesson plan for Students and touch bases with classmates I’m collaborating
with to work their ideas into lesson plan.
Week #6:
- Thanksgiving break?
- Talk with mentor about R.O.D. conference attendance (collect info for future lesson use and
experience talk)
- Finalize prototype idea for Shoe decontamination mat
Week #7:
- Argumentative essay due
- Progress presentation introduction
- Continue working on blog
- Continue working on lesson plan for Students
Week #8 - #10:
- Continue Working on blog and Progress presentations
- Collect needed materials for Shoe Decontamination Mat (S.D.M.) prototype
- Finalize lesson plans for students of the conservation course
- Conferences?
- Meet with advisor to discuss progress on overall project / future plans
- Touch bases with collab students and discuss possible work times for Q3

Quarter 3:
Week #1 - #5:
- Begin teaching classes and get feedback from students (Teaching will hopefully last though Q3)
- Continue to work on Blog
- Begin construction and testing of S.D.M. If the prototype fails, Why? If it doesn’t, finalize design
and integrate topic into lesson plan
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Week #6 - #10:
- Begin to finish lesson plan with students
- Show students successful S.D.M. as part of lesson plan
- Collaborate with other students for my lesson plans and work with them to complete my teaching
as a whole
- Conferences and Formal Presentations
- Meet with advisor to discuss progress on overall project / future plans

Quarter 4:
Week #1 - #5
- Preparation for senior graduation defense
- Create Trifolds for project presentation
- Wrap up senior project (loose ends)
- Meet with advisor one last time to discuss progress on overall project and graduation defense
Week #6:
- Senior Graduation Defense​ (Invite Mentors and Family)
Week #7:
- Prepare for Senior exhibitions and project presentations
Week #8:
- Senior Exhibition / Project presentations (Invite Mentors and Family)
Week #9:
- Graduation