Biology+Field+Trip


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Dates:Tuesday, September 19th and Thursday, Sept. 21 2017
- Each student will go one day or the other. Watch for updates on classes, days and partners. Times
 * Leaving school 8AM returning to school by @2:30
 * Turn in homework as soon as you arrive and be in the Lobby by 8AM

Students should bring the following items with them: -a pair of old sneakers or water shoes (no sandals will be allowed) - a change of clothes - a small towel - a packed lunch They should dress for the weather that day. We will be outdoors the entire school day so they may also want jackets, sunscreen, hats, sunglasses or insect repellent.

Activities: All of the days activities are designed to help you get more information about the parts of a natural ecosystem in our backyard and how those parts interact with each other. The follow-up activities at the end of the week will require you to remember and share the information that you gather throughout the day. Be sure that all information you record is complete and accurate ( DID YOU INCLUDE UNITS WITH THAT NUMBER??) Activity one: Stream study - You will have the opportunity to survey a stream for three factors: 1. Physical factors that contribute to its health 2. Macroinvertebrates living on the bottom 3. Chemical properties of the water.

Activity two: Check out the Chestnut groves and learn what it takes to bring an organism back from near extinction.

Activity three: Canoeing - You and your partner will get to canoe into two or three different coves along Lake Marburg. You will watch for fish, turtles, water birds and other animals along the shore and in the water. Don't forget to look up to see if you can spot the Eagles or the Osprey!!

PARENTS: CHAPERONES NEEDED At least 6 volunteer chaperones are needed each day to make this field trip possible. Please print out the form below and send it to school or e-mail Mrs. Gadow

STUDENT PERMISSION FORMS DUE BY SEPTEMBER 5th