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Brian Royce Environmental Science Period 4 Dr. Houghton 10/20/2010-5/28/2011

Brian Royce Environmental Science Period 4 Dr. Houghton 10/20/2010-5/28/2011. Abstract. Environmental science- “the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment” ( Farlex , 2011). Study areas Keeping track of changes Changes over time

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Brian Royce Environmental Science Period 4 Dr. Houghton 10/20/2010-5/28/2011

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  1. Brian RoyceEnvironmental SciencePeriod 4Dr. Houghton10/20/2010-5/28/2011

  2. Abstract • Environmental science- “the branch of biology concerned with the relations between organisms and their environment” (Farlex, 2011). • Study areas • Keeping track of changes • Changes over time • How the environment changes

  3. Objectives • 1. Learn the environment that we live in • 2. Learn to Identify, observe and research • 3. Study how it works • 4. Learn how to present findings

  4. Objectives Cont. • 5. Comparing data • 6. Use correct methods to cite others work.

  5. Introduction(prior knowledge) • Tree identification • Animal identification • Bird identification • Water sheds (One in the study area) Martin, 2011

  6. Ecological census techniques • Point count- count • Belt transect- blocks of area • Line transect- straight lines • Quadrant transect- random locations

  7. Map used • Topographical map • Many features • Elevation • Helps make predictions Onboard Informatics, 2011

  8. Study area New Boston, New Hampshire

  9. Procedure • Date/time • Location • Weather • Type of landscape • Who was there • New species list • Observations on what was observed Backcountry, 2011

  10. Results: Chipmunk • Hibernated for a period of time • Some got up first • Very active animals Martin, 2011

  11. Results: White tailed deer • Came and went often • Winter food? • Bush’s were eaten Sirota, 2011

  12. Results, Stream • Changing in levels • Transforming environment • New species in the area

  13. Results: Leaves (Seasons) • Made work easy and harder • Indicator to animals • Landscape changes dramatically

  14. Conclusion: Chipmunks Table 1: Chipmunk presence and observations • Hibernation, not really • Where food is kept • Who wakes up first • Connection to graph

  15. Conclusion: Stream Table 3: Stream presence and Observations • Run off in the fall • Spring floods • Changed the environment • Made new species move it

  16. Conclusion: Deer Table 4: Deer presence and Observations • Dog wood bush • Research on it • Acorns?

  17. Conclusion: Seasons • Hibernation • Changing of the environment • Changing the diets of animals

  18. Challenges • Animals ability to blend in • Tree cover • Scattering of animals (Chipmunk)

  19. What was learned • Saw the environment as a system • Learned valuable field skills • Identification of organisms • Value the environment

  20. Work cited • Answers.com: Wiki Q&A Combined with Free Online Dictionary, Thesaurus, and Encyclopedias. Oxford University, 2011. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.answers.com>. • "Belt Transect Method." About TUHSD. 2011. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.tuhsd.k12.az.us/cds/departments/Science/belttransect.html>. • "Biotic Factor - Definition from Biology-Online.org." Life Science Reference - Biology Online. 2011. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.biology-online.org/dictionary/Biotic_Factor>. • "Chipmunks." Thinkquest.org. Oracle Education Foundation, 29 Mar. 2011. Web. 30 May 2011. <http://library.thinkquest.org/TQ0312800/chipmunk.htm>. • "Environmental Science." Thefreedictionary.com. Farlex, 2011. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.thefreedictionary.com/environmental+science>. • "Manchester, NH Weather, Forecast, Temperature and Precipitation Statistics - CLRSearch." Real Estate Search Engine - CLRSearch. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.clrsearch.com/Manchester_Demographics/NH/Weather-Forecast-Temperature-Precipitation>. • Martin, Gail Lee. "Those Cute Chipmunks « Virginia Allain." Virginia Allain. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://vallain.wordpress.com/2010/07/23/those-cute-chipmunks/>. • "New Boston, New Hampshire (NH 03070) Profile: Population, Maps, Real Estate, Averages, Homes, Statistics, Relocation, Travel, Jobs, Hospitals, Schools, Crime, Moving, Houses, News." Stats about All US Cities - Real Estate, Relocation Info, House Prices, Home Value Estimator, Recent Sales, Cost of Living, Crime, Race, Income, Photos, Education, Maps, Weather, Houses, Schools, Neighborhoods, and More. Onboard Informatics, 2011. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.city-data.com/city/New-Boston-New-Hampshire.html>. • "The Wilderness Classroom » White-Tailed Deer." The Wilderness Classroom - The Wilderness Classroom. The Wilderness Classroom Organization, 2007. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://www.wildernessclassroom.com/www/schoolhouse/boreal_library/animals/deer.htm>. • "Topographical Map." Dictionary.com. 2011. Web. 31 May 2011. <http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/topographic+map>.

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