Date: May 29, 2008
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Weather: Cloudy and looks like it's going to rain.
Temperature: 45 degrees
Time: 7:00
Last Observation ever! There is definitely a difference in my are since the first time i came. Before there was no water in the creek and now there is! The grass was all dry and now it is all wet and moist and green. The grass has grown since the first time i came. The trees have been blooming since winter, so it looks like spring. The trees have buds on them and it looks like they have bloomed. There is not that many animals. This isn't a very good habitat for animals since there is not a lot of food for animals around here. That is probably why i haven't seen many animals around here. This isn't a very good environment it is better for people because there are things they can do. Last observation WHOOOOOOOOOOO!
Friday, May 30, 2008
Observation #7
Date: Wednesday May 28, 2008
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Time: 4:25 p.m.
Weather: Rainy and Cloudy :(
There is water in the creek! There is actually a lot of water. The water looks kind of dirty probably due to all of the dirty snow that melted and went into the creek. The grass is definitely greener and it seems like it has grown since last time i have come. There is not much biodiversity in the area. I don't know why, maybe due to the weather. It seems like there were some people around this area because i see food wrappers. This can effect the environment and its Biotic factors, like the animals. The animals can eat it and they can die!
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Time: 4:25 p.m.
Weather: Rainy and Cloudy :(
There is water in the creek! There is actually a lot of water. The water looks kind of dirty probably due to all of the dirty snow that melted and went into the creek. The grass is definitely greener and it seems like it has grown since last time i have come. There is not much biodiversity in the area. I don't know why, maybe due to the weather. It seems like there were some people around this area because i see food wrappers. This can effect the environment and its Biotic factors, like the animals. The animals can eat it and they can die!
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Works Cited
Evelyn Hernandez
Ms. Overly
Science Pd. 7
May 29, 2008
Works Cited
*Ants. 27 May 2008. Wikimedia Foundation Inc., May 29, 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant.
*Dandelion. 29 May 2008. Wikimedia Foundation Inc., May 27, 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandelion
*Jordan McClements. Dandelion 2. http://www.ni-photos.jmcwd.com/dandelions2.jpg
*Phillip Torrone. Feynman and Ants. May 20, 2008. http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/11/feynman_and_ants.html
Ms. Overly
Science Pd. 7
May 29, 2008
Works Cited
*Ants. 27 May 2008. Wikimedia Foundation Inc., May 29, 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ant.
*Dandelion. 29 May 2008. Wikimedia Foundation Inc., May 27, 2008. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dandelion
*Jordan McClements. Dandelion 2. http://www.ni-photos.jmcwd.com/dandelions2.jpg
*Phillip Torrone. Feynman and Ants. May 20, 2008. http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/11/feynman_and_ants.html
Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Flora Report- Dandelions
Evelyn Hernandez
May 22, 2008
Science P. 7
Ms. Overly
http://www.ni-photos.jmcwd.com/dandelions2.jpg
Flora Report- Dandelions
The common name for my flower is known as a Dandelion. It’s scientific name is Taraxacum officinale they are the most common weed in the world. The leaves are 5-25 cm long. The roots are up to ½ inch in diameter. Many dandelions are asexual. The seeds are produced without any pollination. Dandelions usually come out during the spring and are usually around until Summer.
The top of the flower is usually all just yellow. They are most common in the western part of the United States, mostly where it is warm. Dandelions usually have pointy stems and leaves that are also pointy and sharp. They are found on the end of a hollow stalk.
Dandelions are usually found in lawns, pastures and vacant lots. They provide food for many kinds of organisms. Like bees with out their pollination they wouldn’t have honey. They take up lots of empty space and space that may be needed for other things like construction. This makes it harder for organisms, like bees, to get the resources that they need. They create a whole new environment around themselves.
May 22, 2008
Science P. 7
Ms. Overly
http://www.ni-photos.jmcwd.com/dandelions2.jpgFlora Report- Dandelions
The common name for my flower is known as a Dandelion. It’s scientific name is Taraxacum officinale they are the most common weed in the world. The leaves are 5-25 cm long. The roots are up to ½ inch in diameter. Many dandelions are asexual. The seeds are produced without any pollination. Dandelions usually come out during the spring and are usually around until Summer.
The top of the flower is usually all just yellow. They are most common in the western part of the United States, mostly where it is warm. Dandelions usually have pointy stems and leaves that are also pointy and sharp. They are found on the end of a hollow stalk.
Dandelions are usually found in lawns, pastures and vacant lots. They provide food for many kinds of organisms. Like bees with out their pollination they wouldn’t have honey. They take up lots of empty space and space that may be needed for other things like construction. This makes it harder for organisms, like bees, to get the resources that they need. They create a whole new environment around themselves.
Friday, May 23, 2008
Observation #6
Date: May 22, 2008
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Temperature: 45 Degrees
Weather: Light Rain
Soil: Wet
It is raining and i think the creek is going to be filling up because many floods have been going on and the snow is melting. The grass is obviously wet because it is raining. You can't really tell anything is going on because of the weather conditions. Many organism are not around because of it. I think all of the organisms are in their homes trying not get wet. The weather makes it hard for them to get the resources they need. There are more weeds like Dandelions. Its seems like they have multiplied.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Temperature: 45 Degrees
Weather: Light Rain
Soil: Wet
It is raining and i think the creek is going to be filling up because many floods have been going on and the snow is melting. The grass is obviously wet because it is raining. You can't really tell anything is going on because of the weather conditions. Many organism are not around because of it. I think all of the organisms are in their homes trying not get wet. The weather makes it hard for them to get the resources they need. There are more weeds like Dandelions. Its seems like they have multiplied.
Wednesday, May 21, 2008
Observation #5
Date: May 20, 2008
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Temperature: 52°
Weather: Warm But, Cloudy
My area looks sort of different. The grass is greener and seems taller. The trees look like they are growing and there are buds on the trees they are a pink green color. There is not much biodiversity just some ants and some other insects. The creek is still unbelievably dry, hopefully the water level rises or at least some water is in the creek. There is less patches of dry grass. There is not many survival needs for big animals maybe that is why there are no chipmunks or squirrels. There is no water and there is not much food for other organisms. The einviroment is just barely now starting to grow.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Temperature: 52°
Weather: Warm But, Cloudy
My area looks sort of different. The grass is greener and seems taller. The trees look like they are growing and there are buds on the trees they are a pink green color. There is not much biodiversity just some ants and some other insects. The creek is still unbelievably dry, hopefully the water level rises or at least some water is in the creek. There is less patches of dry grass. There is not many survival needs for big animals maybe that is why there are no chipmunks or squirrels. There is no water and there is not much food for other organisms. The einviroment is just barely now starting to grow.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Fauna Report- Ants
Evelyn Hernandez
Ms. Overly
Science Pd. 7
May 20, 2008
http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/11/feynman_and_ants.htmlMs. Overly
Science Pd. 7
May 20, 2008
Formica aerata also known as field ants are common in many places. They travel in large colonies and they nest in soil. Most field ants are usually found in people’s homes and buildings. They are also found on patios and front porches.
Most people confuse them with another kind of ant which is a Carpenter ant they look almost exactly the same but just a different color. Field ants a brownish-black color. They are also known as a Worker Ant.
Ants feed on other small insects as well as the nectar of flowers. However ants are also considered prey themselves. Their predators are cicadas and certain species spiders. Many ants are hard to reach since they nest in the soil and they live in colonies. Ants usually come out during the spring or summer seasons. Some, of them live in anthills. They take over unused land and make anthills.
During spring and summer they take over unused land and make lots of anthills. During those two seasons are when most flowers try to bloom and more insects and animals come out after a long winter. Due to anthills, they don’t allow new flowers to come in, limiting the vegetation doesn’t come in. But, a benefit they do is that new animals come in to use that area and they create a whole new environment with different animals and insects. They also nest under rocks, patio blocks, and firewood piles. With all of these different areas that they nest in there are different kinds of insects and they create a new niche.
Ants feed on other small insects as well as the nectar of flowers. However ants are also considered prey themselves. Their predators are cicadas and certain species spiders. Many ants are hard to reach since they nest in the soil and they live in colonies. Ants usually come out during the spring or summer seasons. Some, of them live in anthills. They take over unused land and make anthills.
During spring and summer they take over unused land and make lots of anthills. During those two seasons are when most flowers try to bloom and more insects and animals come out after a long winter. Due to anthills, they don’t allow new flowers to come in, limiting the vegetation doesn’t come in. But, a benefit they do is that new animals come in to use that area and they create a whole new environment with different animals and insects. They also nest under rocks, patio blocks, and firewood piles. With all of these different areas that they nest in there are different kinds of insects and they create a new niche.
Friday, May 16, 2008
Observation #4
Date: May 15, 2008
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Weather: Warm and Sunny!
Temperature: 67 Degrees
The area doesn't really look any different since yesterday. The grass looks a little taller than yesterday and definitely more green. The creek is still depressingly dry and you can still see all of the rocks at the bottom. There seems like there are more buds on the trees they are a greenish-pink color. There are definitely more random insects on the ground coming up from the ground. More ants are coming up and forming colonies.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Weather: Warm and Sunny!
Temperature: 67 Degrees
The area doesn't really look any different since yesterday. The grass looks a little taller than yesterday and definitely more green. The creek is still depressingly dry and you can still see all of the rocks at the bottom. There seems like there are more buds on the trees they are a greenish-pink color. There are definitely more random insects on the ground coming up from the ground. More ants are coming up and forming colonies.
Observation #3
Date: May 14, 2008
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Weather: Kind of Cloudy
Temperature: 62 Degrees
Soil: Kind of wet
My area looks the same with just some minor changes. The grass definitely seems greener. There looks like there are little buds growing on trees so, you can kind of tell what trees they are but not really. The creek is still really dry there is absolutely now water in it still. I don't know why this is maybe we need more rain? You can slowly tell a difference. There are small insects in the ground they are barely starting to come out from winter. It looks like many different types of weeds are starting to come out.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Weather: Kind of Cloudy
Temperature: 62 Degrees
Soil: Kind of wet
My area looks the same with just some minor changes. The grass definitely seems greener. There looks like there are little buds growing on trees so, you can kind of tell what trees they are but not really. The creek is still really dry there is absolutely now water in it still. I don't know why this is maybe we need more rain? You can slowly tell a difference. There are small insects in the ground they are barely starting to come out from winter. It looks like many different types of weeds are starting to come out.
Friday, May 9, 2008
Observation #2
Date: May 8th 2008
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Wind: Not Much
Soil: Kind of Moist due to rain
Weather: Cloudy but still warm and just a little bit of rain
My area has sort of changed in appearance but not quite. There is more green grass than there was before. There's no fruit in sight as of right now. There is absolutely no insects or animals right now probably because of the weather. There were a couple of changes since the last time i came there was definitely more green grass. The creek is still really dry there is dirt on the bottom and you can see rocks at the bottom. The trees are still really dry there are lots or branches but they don't have any leaves or flowers on them. Hopefully the amount of water in the creek will rise or it will at least have some water.
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Wind: Not Much
Soil: Kind of Moist due to rain
Weather: Cloudy but still warm and just a little bit of rain
My area has sort of changed in appearance but not quite. There is more green grass than there was before. There's no fruit in sight as of right now. There is absolutely no insects or animals right now probably because of the weather. There were a couple of changes since the last time i came there was definitely more green grass. The creek is still really dry there is dirt on the bottom and you can see rocks at the bottom. The trees are still really dry there are lots or branches but they don't have any leaves or flowers on them. Hopefully the amount of water in the creek will rise or it will at least have some water.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Description #1
Date: May 5th 2008 (Cinco De Mayo!)
Weather: Warm, Some Clouds
Temperature: 57 °
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Description:
My area is a small piece of land at Mike Yokel Park near the a small creek. There are a couple of patches of green grass but, most of it is dry. There are a couple of trees, i don't know what kind of trees they are but they are dry with no leaves. The small creek has no water in it at the moment. The soil is kind of dry. During past Summers the creek has been filled with lots of water. I didn't see any animals probably just because it was really dry. Hopefully during the next couple of weeks something more interesting will happen.
Weather: Warm, Some Clouds
Temperature: 57 °
Time: 4:15 p.m.
Location: Mike Yokel Park
Hypothesis: Will the amount of water rise over time?
Description:
My area is a small piece of land at Mike Yokel Park near the a small creek. There are a couple of patches of green grass but, most of it is dry. There are a couple of trees, i don't know what kind of trees they are but they are dry with no leaves. The small creek has no water in it at the moment. The soil is kind of dry. During past Summers the creek has been filled with lots of water. I didn't see any animals probably just because it was really dry. Hopefully during the next couple of weeks something more interesting will happen.
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