Observation Day 1-January 17, 2011

Site 1

• See: We saw animal poop, tree branches, and pinecones.
• Hear: We heard the wind blowing through the trees and the leaves rustling as we walked through the woods. 
• Feel: We felt the cold wind as we walked through the woods.

Site 2

• See: We saw rabbit poop, some leaves that had be chewed on, possibly by deer, and leaves.
• Hear: We could still hear the wind blowing and the leaves rustling.
• Feel: It was a little warmer here, but still cold. I could feel the wind blowing.



Site 3

• See: There were alot of bare trees, leaves, and twigs.
• Hear: I heard the wind blowing and the leaves crunching as we walked through the woods.
• Feel: I felt the cold wind blowing through the trees.

Site 4

• See: I saw rotting tree logs, leaves, and branches on the ground.
• Hear: I heard the wind blowing through the trees, and I heard the leaves crunching under our feet as we walked.
• Feel: I felt the cold wind blowing,and thorns hitting me as we walked through the woods.



Observation Day 4-February 14, 2011

Site 1


At site 1, we went to the pond. It was very sunny and warm. It was also very windy out. I saw geese in the water, and heard a tree break and crash as the wind blew violently.
Site 2


At site 2, we were by the creek in the woods. By the creek there was a lot of shade, so it was cooler than when we were out in the open with the sun being more exposed. It was still windy, and in the water, there was polution.
Site 3


At site 3, we took a long walk through the woods along the creek. It was hot, sunny and windy. We had to watch for falling trees, and watch for the thorn vines on the ground.

Plankton Observations- February 7,2011

On February 7,2011, our class looked at plankton from the lake water under a microscope. The picture on the left is a picture of a worm. It is a macro sized zooplankton and it is a meroplankton.

The picture on the right is a picture of a micro-plankton. It is a zooplankton, holoplankton because it will always be a plankton for the rest of its life.

The picture to the left is a sand sample from Star Beach, Japan. These are sea star skeletons, which are meroplankton. They are also macro, zooplankton.

The picture to the right is of another example of a micro-plankton. It is also a zooplankton and a holoplankton because it will always be a plankton.






 Pictures provided by:Mrs. Richardson

Observation Day 3-January 23, 2010

Site 1

• See- In site 1 there was a lake filled with geese. There was also a lot of dead plants, trees, twigs, and leaves around.
• Hear- While at site 1, I heard a lot of pine cones crunching as we walked through the woods. I could also hear the wind blowing through the trees. 
• Feel- As we walked through the woods, I felt a variety of things on our journey. I felt the sharp pain of the thorns hit me when we took our trek through the woods. I also felt the cool late January wind blow.  

Site 2

• See- At site 2 there was not much to see, but I did see some birds flying high in the sky and moss covered trees and branches. There was also a few deer tracks around the area.
• Hear- Throughout the walk I heard crunching leaves and birds singing a lovely song. 
• Feel- I could feel the warm rays of sun beaming down from the sky. I could also feel the hard rocks, branches, and pine cones underneath my feet. 

Site 3

• See:  At site 3 I saw: thorns, vines, rotting logs, low hanging branches, and birds flying high in the sky.
• Feel: At site 3, I felt the cool breeze blowing through the trees and the warm rays of the sun beaming down.
• Hear: I heard leaves rustling and the wind blowing.

Site 4

• See: I saw the trees, a bunch of fallen trees and branches, rotting logs, and pinecones.
• Feel: I felt the cool breeze and the warm air blowing through the trees.
• Hear: I heard the leaves rustling and the wind blowing through the trees.