Red Worms: Day 7

Great observations today 5th grade!!!  What is the importance of red worms in the ecosystem?

Woods Ecosystem

Today we discussed food webs.  Discuss how energy flows from the sun to coyote in the woods ecosystem.

Owl Pellets: Day 1...

So...what did you think about the owl pellets? Based on the length, width, and mass of YOUR owl pellet, does your hypothesis change as to what you think you will find on Monday when you actually dissect? I can't wait to see you all Monday to find out!!! Have a great weekend!!!

Owl Pellet Lab Handout

Owl Pellet Bone Chart

Biosphere projects

Here are just a few of YOUR amazing biosphere projects. Fantastic work 6th grade!!!

Owl Pellets Video

Here is the video I told you about in class. Please watch it tonight, so that you are ready for this lab. Please make a comment predicting what you think you will find in YOUR owl pellet.

Red worms day 2

What interacting subsystems can you identify??

Redworm habitats!!!

In the comments please predict what will happen in the redworm habitat.

Jane Poynter: Life in Biosphere 2

Hey 5th grade...

Can you guess what is sitting in my living room? 

Predator and Prey

Which Predator/Prey combinations can you remember???   For tomorrow, think about how it would effect your ecosystem if one of your 20 organisms disappeared?

5th grade reading response...

Based on our reading today, answer the following questions in the comment below or in your science notebook...

Ground water part 2...

Good work today. I hope you were all able to make detailed drawings of each stage of the investigation. Please remember to answer all analysis questions. And in comments below...What did you observe???

Ground water investigation

Great work today getting your layered soil box ready for the ground water investigation! Honestly, I was terrified that the room would look like a sand box after you left, but I was very impressed with how clean it was. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!!! I'm looking forward to our investigation tomorrow :)