Algorithm for comparative population analysis using the example of <i>Acer platanoides</i> L. (Aceracea)
The fundamental principle of conducting research in specially protected natural areas is non-interference in the processes of plant growth and development. The same principle was used in the process of research work in the tandem “scientist-schoolgirl”, which resulted in the development of: 1) an algorithm for comparative population analysis of the stand in the forest type of vegetation using the example of Acer platanoides L. (Aceraceae); 2) a new method for determining the projection area of a leaf blade, which has a shape in botanical terminology “5-lobed” by linear measurements; 3) an algorithm for conducting pedagogical work with especially gifted children, aimed at: developing the skills of conducting a comparative population analysis based on statistical data processing; gaining experience in the design of research work (full-length, up to 30 pages, research work in the form of a student's term paper for a youth forum, abstracts, article); gaining experience in presenting the results of research work in a different format (defense, oral presentation, poster presentation) at scientific events of various levels.