IMPROVING THE INTEGRATIVE TEACHING METHODOLOGY OF BIOLOGY AND GEOGRAPHY BASED ON THE CARTOGRAPHIC ANALYSIS OF CLADOCERA ZOOPLANKTON IN NATURAL AQUATIC ECOSYSTEMS

biology and geography through the use of cartographic analysis of Cladocera zooplankton in natural aquatic ecosystems. Interdisciplinary approaches in modern education play an important role in developing students’ ecological thinking and analytical skills by combining knowledge from different scientific disciplines. In this research, biological data related to the distribution of Cladocera species were analyzed using cartographic methods to demonstrate how spatial analysis can enhance the understanding of ecological processes. Field sampling of zooplankton communities was conducted in several natural freshwater ecosystems, including lakes, reservoirs, and rivers. Cladocera species were identified through microscopic examination and taxonomic analysis. Geographic coordinates of sampling sites were recorded and used to construct cartographic maps illustrating the spatial distribution of zooplankton populations. These maps allowed researchers to analyze ecological relationships between species distribution and environmental factors such as water temperature, nutrient availability, and hydrological conditions. The results showed that dominant Cladocera species such as Daphnia, Bosmina, Chydorus, and Ceriodaphnia exhibited clear spatial distribution patterns depending on environmental characteristics of aquatic ecosystems. The application of cartographic visualization helped illustrate these patterns and provided an effective educational tool for interdisciplinary learning. The study also demonstrated that the integration of biological and geographical knowledge through cartographic analysis improved students’ understanding of ecological relationships, spatial data interpretation, and environmental processes. This approach increased students’ engagement and enhanced their analytical and critical thinking skills. The findings confirm that cartographic analysis of ecological data can significantly improve interdisciplinary teaching methodologies in biology and geography education.

Перевод пока недоступен