| Explore | So far this week we went around our neighborhood and looked for trees that interested us. We put all our finding on a doc and compared information. We found many similarities in our observation. Two of us had a similar palm tree in our findings . When we measured the diameter of of the trees. Even though they has similar size they were different kinds of trees. we use the INaturalist to help us figure what kind of tree we had. Then we used a tree benefit calculator to measure the following: storm water, property value, energy, air quality and CO2. From here was started to brainstorm. Our group has an idea of what we want to do. We want to see how the same disease affects different kinds of tress. |
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| Research Question | Do different tree species have different numbers of bugs on them? What attracts said bugs? |
| Predictions | -Different tree species will have different amounts of bugs on them because some of them can provide more for the bugs then others. - Different tree species will have different amounts of bugs depending on the condition of the tree and as well as the location of the tree. The healthier a tree is the more bugs it will attract |
| Experimental Design | Step 1: Go outside and find a tree Step 2: Identify what species of tree it is Step 3: Make observations on your tree and take note of them Step 3: Create a schedule that will allow you to observe the tree and count the bugs on it Step 4: Make sure he schedule consists of a set amount of time that allows you to observe the tree for five days consecutively Step 5: Take note of the amount of bugs you count each day Step 6: Compare information once all five days are complete Step 7: Discuss and distinguish what tree species attracts the most amount of bugs EXTRA: Discuss and why you think that tree species attracts more bugs than the rest. |
| Investigation Theme | TREE |
| Grade Level | High School Students (Grades 9,10,11,12) |
| Teacher Name | Crystal Davis |
| School Name | California Academy of Mathematics and Science |
| Session | Spring 2021 |