Fostering interdisciplinarity through technology enhanced learning of transpiration

Technology enhanced interdisciplinary learning unit on ecological role of plant transpiration was tested in this study to explore its effectiveness. The students worked with pc programmed USB humidity, air temperature - sensors and evaluated graphically the data. They had to explain the results of the outdoor measurement by known concepts obtained theoretically during biology and physics lessons. An impact of education on the improvement of students' knowledge of ecological role of plant transpiration based on the understanding of physical principles was tested via a pre-test /post-test. The tested activity improved students' knowledge and help them to understand physical principles in biological context. The findings of the survey pointed out the importance of tight co-operation among physics and biology teachers.