The goal of my research is to develop an educational experience that incorporates biology into the Seneca Falls Women's Rights National Historical Park in order to broaden the interests of the general public, provide more options for the type of experience guests can have when visiting, and show how biology and history are connected fields and how they both impact our culture. The exact form of the education experience has not been decided on, as it is dependent on what the Historic Park is looking for. As such, my research question will be adjusted to the specific problems and questions posed by the type of education outreach I settle on. The topic will relate to invasive species and the impact that has on commerce and culture. If this is done through the lense of a general view, or more specifically through bird or plants will be decided on what The Historic Park would like to develop.
Why it important to combine biology and history?
We tend to think of these topics as being separate, but our environment influences our history and our history alters our environment. How did the environment look during Stanton’s time? How did this impact her life?
Why is it important we talk about invasive species?
Invasive species alter the biodiversity of a region and this can impact the parts of the economy reliant on local ecology as well as altering landmarks and sites of cultural importance.
Kate, you've really refined your topic! I caution against making a comparison (better education experience) and suggest focusing on the attributes of combining disciplines first and foremost. In other words, asserting a RQ that has a comparative element may be premature. Perhaps just take out "a better" from your RQ above. Also, a tool that might be useful for the comparative element is: https://juxtapose.knightlab.com/ Good luck!
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