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Observations. Day 8 May 13 th , 2012. Objectives:. I can identify and describe terrestrial environments and the effects of environmental factors on organisms. Focus Questions:. What environmental factors affect the growth of seeds?
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Observations Day 8 May 13th, 2012
Objectives: • I can identify and describe terrestrial environments and the effects of environmental factors on organisms. Focus Questions: • What environmental factors affect the growth of seeds? • What are the optimum water conditions for corn, barley, radish, and peas? • What is the salt tolerance of several farm crops?
TerrariumObservation # 4 • In your journal, record today’s date (5/13) and mark it as day 12. • Use the yellow question guide to help your group discuss what has happened in your terrarium and record your observations. • Be sure to consider how to best observe your terrarium without disrupting the environment.
Water ToleranceObservation # 4 • In your journal, record today’s date (5/13) and mark it as day 11. • Look at the your group’s mini terrariums. • What is happening in the cups? • Which environments seem to be the most successful? • Which environments seem to be the least successful? • How is the amount of water in each cup affecting the growth of the plants? • Do you think the prediction you made on day 1 is still accurate?
Salt Water ToleranceObservation # 3 • In your journal, record today’s date (5/13) and mark it as day 6. • Look at the your group’s mini terrariums. • What is happening in the cups? • Which environments seem to be the most successful? • Which environments seem to be the least successful? • How is the salinity of the water in each cup affecting the growth of the plants? • Do you think the prediction you made on day 1 is still accurate?
Review Our Objectives: • I can identify and describe terrestrial environments and the effects of environmental factors on organisms. Review the Focus Questions: • What environmental factors affect the growth of seeds? • What are the optimum water conditions for corn, barley, radish, and peas? • What is the salt tolerance of several farm crops?
QUIZ TIME! • Clear everything off of your desk except for a pencil. • No talking. • No getting out of your seat. • If you have a question, please raise your hand. • Once you have finished the quiz, double and triple check you answers and sit quietly until everyone is finished.