Our project proposal submitted for presentation at the ISTE Convention in Philadelphia in June 2011 was approved! YESSS!! Philadelphia, get ready for the Water Cops!!!
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
PR Water Cops CL at ISTE in Philadelphia- June 2011
Our project proposal submitted for presentation at the ISTE Convention in Philadelphia in June 2011 was approved! YESSS!! Philadelphia, get ready for the Water Cops!!!
Thursday, December 9, 2010
December 10th, 2010 - Fideicomiso de Conservación de Puerto Rico (PR Conservation Trust)
The Environmental Science Club students of the Mater Salvatoris College in Rio Piedras interested to visit the facilities of the Old Aqueduct of San Juan to take water samples at the entrance of the River Piedras. These samples are part of a multidisciplinary project, called PR Water Cops CL, which will enable students to measure various parameters in several river basins in order to study its nature and understand the potential impact of human activities on them. This project will also develop student’s skills in technology in applications such as Logger Pro and Vernier Software LabQuest, MS Publisher 2007, ArcGIS Explorer, Adobe Premier and Thinkquest.org or Blogger.
For the first time are using GIS technology, specifically exploring the use of ArcGIS Explorer. This program is a simple GIS to start managing this type of technology. It develops in students the understanding that both need space now, in the 21st century
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Launching: Del Carmen Verde Project
On Saturday, November 18th, 2010, at the Del Carmen School, we will be conducting the launching of the PR Water Cops CL Project. The school community will have the opportunity to learn about the various initiatives of this project. We hope you will join us!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Wednesday June 16th, 2010
Possible meeting with our first project sponsor - Cristalia
The PR Water Cops CL project is looking for a sponsor. In our first efforts to get sponsors, we met with Gelitza Cruz, marketing manager of the prestigious Cristalia water. The New Technology Squad team: Maritza, Joe, Rafa, and Edris teamed up with Sales, and Marketing employees: Wanda and Mayrelis to prepare the presentation and proposal that would be delivered to the Cristalia representative. Our presentation was a success, and Gelitza Cruz was very interested in our project and agreed to evaluate our needs are and what kind of sponsorship we would need to begin implementation of the PR Water Cops CL Project.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
Tuesday June 15th, 2010
Dynamic Model - ArcGIS Explorer
a) Buffer Zones vs. actual construction map or aerial photos.
b) Population density vs. amount of available water resources.
c) Analysis of potential areas for reforestation preventing contamination of the canal.
d) Map of places that could be designated as protected reserves or for the benefit of all.
e) Map of the hot spots and dividing by their effect (minimum, medium, severe) for example.
f) Map of risk of contamination and divide as acute or chronic.
Analysis of a watershed in Puerto Rico would take into account the following layers of GIS information for analysis:
a) weather data including seasonal and station densities, both extreme and average.
b) road map
c) maps of hydrography
d) hydrological data (inventory of water, surface runoff, river network);
e) lists of species for the fauna and flora, land and water, its distribution, life histories, economically important species, rare species and unique or that are in danger of extinction;
f) Protected areas near the place
g) Population density
h) Flood Map
i) ecosystems;
j) Soil maps (distribution, nutrients, toxic minerals);
k) Anthropological studies;
l) Sources of pollution past, present and future can do so by searching or a tour of the area using GPS.
m) Location and description of existing environmental problems, location of critical areas
n) existing demand for natural resources, especially water resources needed for the functioning of urban ecosystems, rural and natural
o) water sampling data for the mouth of the river beaches.
a) weather data including seasonal and station densities, both extreme and average.
b) road map
c) maps of hydrography
d) hydrological data (inventory of water, surface runoff, river network);
e) lists of species for the fauna and flora, land and water, its distribution, life histories, economically important species, rare species and unique or that are in danger of extinction;
f) Protected areas near the place
g) Population density
h) Flood Map
i) ecosystems;
j) Soil maps (distribution, nutrients, toxic minerals);
k) Anthropological studies;
l) Sources of pollution past, present and future can do so by searching or a tour of the area using GPS.
m) Location and description of existing environmental problems, location of critical areas
n) existing demand for natural resources, especially water resources needed for the functioning of urban ecosystems, rural and natural
o) water sampling data for the mouth of the river beaches.
Create the following maps:
a) Buffer Zones vs. actual construction map or aerial photos.
b) Population density vs. amount of available water resources.
c) Analysis of potential areas for reforestation preventing contamination of the canal.
d) Map of places that could be designated as protected reserves or for the benefit of all.
e) Map of the hot spots and dividing by their effect (minimum, medium, severe) for example.
f) Map of risk of contamination and divide as acute or chronic.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
Thursday June 3rd, 2010
Looking for your location?
http://hypercities.ats.ucla.edu/
I can tell you from very young I was very interested in the field of science. Since I was in elementary, middle, high and after college, never had an experience like I had in him yesterday, and had told them we were going to visit the Martin Peña pipe near Laguna San José. It was great. We chose three different sites and perform the hydrology sampling protocol.
http://hypercities.ats.ucla.edu/
I can tell you from very young I was very interested in the field of science. Since I was in elementary, middle, high and after college, never had an experience like I had in him yesterday, and had told them we were going to visit the Martin Peña pipe near Laguna San José. It was great. We chose three different sites and perform the hydrology sampling protocol.
Equipment used for our first samples in site 1.
Calibration of sensors before starting sampling.
PH sensor calibration.
Sampling with the pH sensor.
Sensors ready for water quality sampling.
Adjust LabQuest interface for making testing.
Collection of data in the data sheet released.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Wednesday June 2nd, 2010 - Field Trip to Río Piedras
Field Trip to Caño Martin Peña and the Rio Piedras
Todya, Gamaliel Carmona and myself will go to Rio Piedras, specifically near the Botanical Gardens and the Caño Martin Peña to do a "muestreo" or take a few data samples. Specifically, we will collect data in different places. Among the tasks to perform in this first voyage is to measury the levels of temperature, pH, turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and nitrates. The use of a GPS to collect the exact location of the samples facilitates making a geographic analysis by creating dynamic models in ArcGIS Explorer (by ESRI).
Interphase of ArcGIS Explorer
Todya, Gamaliel Carmona and myself will go to Rio Piedras, specifically near the Botanical Gardens and the Caño Martin Peña to do a "muestreo" or take a few data samples. Specifically, we will collect data in different places. Among the tasks to perform in this first voyage is to measury the levels of temperature, pH, turbidity, conductivity, dissolved oxygen and nitrates. The use of a GPS to collect the exact location of the samples facilitates making a geographic analysis by creating dynamic models in ArcGIS Explorer (by ESRI).
Interphase of ArcGIS Explorer
Monday, May 24, 2010
Monday May 24th, 2010 - Initial Meeting - PR Water Cops CL
New Tech Squad Department- Computer Learning Centers
Computer Learning Centers has a strong interest in supporting the education of Puerto Rico students in the area of technology integration. That's why during the summer of 2010, the New Tech Squad team will be designing a pilot project that will be called Water Cops CL, as requested by our boss and company president, Alexis Torres.
Maritza Crespo New Tech Squad Manager
PR Water Cops CL project will enable students to study watersheds near their homes or schools. They will understand what happens to the flow of water over them, the way in which human activities affect the watersheds and its hydrological impact and how the change in land use can affect communities of plants and animals that live along it.
Rafa, Gama and Edris New Tech Squad Members
Liza and Vilimarie collaborating with the NTS
Designed projects with teachers in mind
Related Videos
Computer Learning Centers has a strong interest in supporting the education of Puerto Rico students in the area of technology integration. That's why during the summer of 2010, the New Tech Squad team will be designing a pilot project that will be called Water Cops CL, as requested by our boss and company president, Alexis Torres.
Maritza Crespo New Tech Squad Manager
PR Water Cops CL project will enable students to study watersheds near their homes or schools. They will understand what happens to the flow of water over them, the way in which human activities affect the watersheds and its hydrological impact and how the change in land use can affect communities of plants and animals that live along it.
Rafa, Gama and Edris New Tech Squad Members
Liza and Vilimarie collaborating with the NTS
Designed projects with teachers in mind
The New Tech Squad team is continuously innovating and looking for the latest in technology to support education in Puerto Rico. With great enthusiasm and passion, CLC continues to design projects that encourage students to continue their studies and identify early future career areas are of interest. We are currently at the project design phase. For water quality sampling, we will use the company's Vernier products: LabQuest and Logger Pro This sensor technology will help us collect and analyze data in a very quick, precise and effective fashion.
Vernier Labquest and Labpro
Project Description The multidisciplinary project PR Water Cops CL, will enable students to explore watersheds near their homes and schools, to understand what happens to the flow of water over them, the way in which human activities have an effect on the river and impact the hydrology, and the way in which the change of land use can affect plant and animal communities that live near the watershed. This project aims at developing technology skills in applications such as Logger Pro and Vernier LabQuest sofftware, GIS, Google Earth or Arc Explorer, Adobe Premiere and Thinkquest.org or Blogger. This technology will enable students to investigate, analyze, manipulate and interpret data. It involves students from the intermediate school level and above. During the Project development, the students will engage in tasks and sub-tasks to complete highlights the following products:
In Science, Mathematics and Technology - Scientific Article (Journal) - Vernier Logger Pro-LabQuest and MS Publisher 2007 - 4 weeks.
In English (Spanish), and Technology - Video Documentary - Adobe Premiere - 3 weeks.
In Geography and Technology - GeoMapping - ArcView or ArcExplorer and Google Earth-2 weeks.
In English (Spanish), and Technology - Blog - Google Apps or Thinkquest.org-2 weeks.
Vernier technology to be used in the project for the different tasks.
In Science, Mathematics and Technology - Scientific Article (Journal) - Vernier Logger Pro-LabQuest and MS Publisher 2007 - 4 weeks.
In English (Spanish), and Technology - Video Documentary - Adobe Premiere - 3 weeks.
In Geography and Technology - GeoMapping - ArcView or ArcExplorer and Google Earth-2 weeks.
In English (Spanish), and Technology - Blog - Google Apps or Thinkquest.org-2 weeks.
Vernier technology to be used in the project for the different tasks.
PR Water Cops CL project is a multi-application where students have the opportunity to do research on water quality from several points of Rio Piedras and the Sabana Llana stream. To perform these investigations, we will be using technologies such as:
GPS devices to identifyt locations for sample collections.
Vernier technology to take water quality measurements:
-Transparency,
-Conductivity,
-Alkalinity,
-pH,
-Temperature,
-Dissolved Oxygen, and
-Nitrate ions concentration.
GIS to create digital maps for geospatial analysis. Other applications we are evaluating to serve this purpose are: ArcView, ArcExplorer, Google Earth or Globe.gov.
GPS devices to identifyt locations for sample collections.
Vernier technology to take water quality measurements:
-Transparency,
-Conductivity,
-Alkalinity,
-pH,
-Temperature,
-Dissolved Oxygen, and
-Nitrate ions concentration.
GIS to create digital maps for geospatial analysis. Other applications we are evaluating to serve this purpose are: ArcView, ArcExplorer, Google Earth or Globe.gov.
Vernier technology sensors
Related Videos
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)