Ecology Journal Project

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Ecology Journal Project

• Fifth Grade Science
• Troy Intermediate

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Carbon Cycle
Ozone
Acid Rain
Biomes
Pollution
Greenhouse Effect
Recycle
Fossil Fuels
Landfills
Global Warming
AQI
Carbon
Garbage
Nitrogen
Water Cycle
PH scale
Smog
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Step 1

• You will need one of the following to be your
  Ecology Journal
• Spiral notebook
• Journal
• 20 sheets of notebook paper stapled together

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Step 2

• Make a cover for your Journal
• Include the following
• Your first and last name
• Your Teachers name
• The Title Ecology Journal
• A picture of something that comes to mind when
  you think of the word Ecology (it can be
  anything or several things be creative)

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Step 3

• You need to number and label the pages in your
  journal
• (explain how to do this after presentation is
  reviewed)

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Step 4

• On page 1 make a K-W-L chart by dividing the
  page into 3 columns.
• Above the first column put a K Know and in
  this column write what you think you know about
  Ecology. This can be facts, words, ideas. Dont
  worry if you dont have too many things listed.
  If youre not sure if it is Ecology put a ? Next
  to it.

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Step 4 continued

• In the second column put a W What I want to
  know then list anything you want to know about
  Ecology.
• In the last column put an L what I learned
  For now this column will remain blank but as soon
  as you learn something knew about Ecology you can
  return to this page and fill in the L column.

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Directions

• In this activity you will be visiting many
  websites that contain information about various
  Ecology topics. To get to the website just double
  click on the link.
• Once you are at the site you will record what you
  have learned in your Ecology journal.

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Tips for Success

• In order to learn you will have to READ the
  information at each website. Do not be afraid to
  click on objects and explore links related to
  each site. You may even play the games but first
  complete any assigned questions related to the
  site.
• The only way you can learn is to READ All
  answers can be found on these websites do not
  give up keep searching!!!!!

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Intro. to Ecology

• Copy the following questions into your journal on
  the Ecology page.
• Ecology is the study of how ________ and
  __________ parts of the environment interact with
  and depend on each other.
• Eco _________ logos _________
• What is an Ecosystem? (click on the word)
• Describe a producer and list 2 examples.
• Describe a consumer.

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Ecology (continued)

• Copy the chart showing the four different types
  of consumers into your journal.
• Draw your own example of a food chain.
• Click on this link to find the answers
• Ecology Facts- Dialogue for Kids (Idaho Public
  Television)

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Greenhouse Effect

• Turn to the Greenhouse Effect Page in your
  journal.
• Go to the next slide and copy the 4 questions
  into your journal then return to this slide and
  click on the link.
• http//www.eo.ucar.edu/kids/green/warming4.htm

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Greenhouse Effect

• How is our planet earth like a greenhouse?
• The energy from the ______ is trapped on earth.
• What gases are trapped in the atmosphere?
• Too many greenhouse gases cause the temperatures
  of the earth to ________.

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Greenhouse Effect (part 2)

• Before clicking on the link turn to the
  Greenhouse Effect Page in your journal.
• Go to the next slide and copy questions 5 10
  into your journal.
• http//epa.gov/climatechange/kids/global_warming_v
  ersion2.html
• To answer the questions you will be watching a
  movie but there is no sound you must read the
  word boxes on the screen. Follow the directions
  at the website to view the entire movie.

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Greenhouse Effect (part 2)

• Why are some greenhouse gases good?
• What effect do people have on greenhouse gases?
• List some ways that the gas carbon dioxide is
  released into the atmosphere.
• List 3 fossil fuels. Explain how they contribute
  to the release of carbon dioxide.
• How does the heat get trapped on Earths surface?
  
• If the Earths temperature rises 1 degree, what
  problems might develop?

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Greenhouse Effect (Extra)

• The following website may be helpful if you need
  more information on the greenhouse effect. It
  even includes a diagram.
• http//epa.gov/climatechange/kids/greenhouse.html
  

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Acid Rain

• Before clicking on the link turn to the Acid Rain
  Page in your journal.
• Go to the next slide and copy the questions into
  your journal.
• The Tale of Lucy Lake http//www.epa.gov/acidrain
  /education/site_kids/index.htm
• Click on the words The Tale of Lucy Lake on the
  left side of your screen. Then follow the
  directions on the screen.

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Acid Rain (Lucy Lake)

• What causes acid rain?
• What are fossil fuels?
• What are some solutions to the problem of acid
  rain?

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Acid Rain PH scale

• Before clicking on the link turn to the Acid Rain
  Page in your journal.
• Go to the next slide and copy the questions into
  your journal.
• pH scale http//library.thinkquest.org/CR0215471/
  acid_rain.htm

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Acid Rain PH scale

• What does pH mean?
• What is the pH of normal rain?
• Where is Acid Rain a problem?
• What effect does acid rain have on living
  organisms?
• What effect does acid rain have on non-living
  things?

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SMOG

• Copy the following questions into your journal on
  the SMOG page.
• What creates SMOG?
• What are the bad gases?
• Click on the following link to find the answers -
  http//www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/kids/airquality.html

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SMOG City

• Smog City is an interactive air pollution
  simulator that shows how your choices,
  environmental factors, and land use contribute to
  air pollution.
• Before clicking on the link copy the questions
  from the next slide into your journal on the SMOG
  City page.
• http//www.smogcity.com/welcome.htm - now click
  on run SMOG City (click on the HELP button for
  explanations of controls)

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SMOG City

• List at least four things that affect the ozone
  levels throughout the day.
• What was the health effect at peak ozone level
  during your simulation?
• Try the simulations again. What changes did you
  make that effected the ozone levels? Was it a
  positive change or a negative change?

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Air Pollution

• Before clicking on the link turn to the Air
  Pollution Page in your journal.
• Go to the next slide and copy the questions into
  your journal.
• Click on the following link to find the answers
  to these questions http//www.airnow.gov/index.cf
  m?actionaqikids.index

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Air Pollution

• What does AQI stand for?
• What does the AQI tell us?
• Define a pollutant and explain why it is harmful.
  
• What does EPA stand for?
• What is the EPAs job?
• The Ozone protects us from _________.
• Bad Ozone is sometimes called ______.
• ____ and ____ are sources of Ozone.
• Identify two ways that you can help reduce air
  pollution.

See the video/cartoon
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Air Pollution Extra Credit

• What effect can air pollution have on a persons
  health?
• What is the AQI for today in Lorain, Ohio?
• Hint click on http//www.airnow.gov/index.cfm?act
  ionaqikids.aqi3
• Click on Where I Live
• Locate your state and then the city closest to
  your residence city.

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Eco-Storybook

• In these four eco-stories you will help the
  characters choose a path. Will your character
  survive?
• Eco-Storybook The Great Frog Dilemma
• Eco-Storybook The Journey of a Wildlife
  Photographer
• Eco-Storybook Great Garbage Caper
• Eco-Storybook Sam's Vacation
• Which story did you choose?
• What was the main idea in the story.
• Describe one of the choices you had to make and
  explain how it affected the outcome of the story.
  
• Reveal at least one thing you learned from this
  story.

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Landfills

• Before clicking on the link turn to the Landfill
  Page in your journal.
• Go to the next slide and copy the questions into
  your journal.
• At this website you will need to read sections
  1,2,4 and 8 to answer the questions.
  http//people.howstuffworks.com/landfill.htm

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Landfills

• How much garbage does one person generate per
  day? Per year?
• What two items make up the most trash in a
  landfill?
• What is the benefit of a landfill?
• What happens to the trash in a landfill?

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Water Pollution

• Copy the following questions in your journal on
  the Water Pollution page.
• What is storm water pollution?
• Have you ever contributed to urban runoff?
  Explain.
• List at least four pollutants that can float down
  a storm drain and contaminate our water.
• What are 3 things you can do to pollute less?
• Click on the link to find the answers
  -http//www.oceansidecleanwaterprogram.org/kids.as
  p

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Water Treatment Process

• Turn to the Water Treatment Page in your journal
  and copy the following question
• List the five steps in the Water Treatment
  Process and then briefly describe what happens at
  each step.
• Click on this link to see the process
  http//www.epa.gov/OGWDW/kids/watertreatmentplant/
  index.html

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Careers in Ecology

• Copy the questions below into your journal on the
  Career Page then click here to find the
  answers http//nceas.ucsb.edu/nceas-web/kids/ecol
  ogy/faq.htmlecologist
• What does an Ecologist do?
• How much does an Ecologist make?
• What do you need to do to become an Ecologist?

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Evaluation

• Turn to the last page in your journal.
• Write a paragraph describing the 3 most important
  things you learned about Ecology.
• What changes do you plan to make in your daily
  life in order to improve our environment?

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Poetry Extensions

• Write a poem about ECOLOGY choose on of the
  following formats.
• Acrostic - first letter of first word of each
  line spells out the topic of poem (ECOLOGY) click
  here for example http//www.readwritethink.org/mat
  erials/acrostic/
• Cinquain - 5 lines, unrhymed, lines can be
  counted in syllables or words (first line one
  word/two syllables second line two words/four
  syllables about subject, third line three
  words/six syllables about subject fourth line
  four words/eight syllables about subject fifth
  line one word/two syllables synonym for subject).
  Click here for an example http//hrsbstaff.ednet
  .ns.ca/davidc/6c_files/Poem20pics/cinquaindescrip
  .htm

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Poetry (continued)

• Diamante - unrhymed, 7 lines (first line subject
  second line three ing words that describe
  subject third line four words, the first two
  describe the subject, the last two describe
  subject's opposite fifth line three words that
  describe the opposite word, sixth line two words
  that describe the opposite word and seventh line
  one word that is the opposite of the subject).
  Click here for an example http//www.readwritethi
  nk.org/materials/diamante/

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Additional Links

• This link provides 8 information links related to
  Ecology http//www.ace.mmu.ac.uk/kids/information
  .html
• Try your hand at this on-line Acid Rain crossword
  puzzle http//www.surfnetkids.com/games/acidrain-
  cw.htm
• Eco-Kids Homepage - http//www.ecokids.ca/pub/inde
  x.cfm

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Additional Links (2)

• For more Biome facts click this link -
  http//mbgnet.net/

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Activeboard Links for Teachers

• Link for Intro to Ecology
• Ecology Facts- Dialogue for Kids (Idaho Public
  Television)
• Great link for Biomes
• http//idahoptv.org/dialogue4kids/season4/ecology/
  biomes.cfm
• Another link for Biomes http//mbgnet.net/

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Cycles of the Earth

• This interactive water cycle is very helpful
  http//www.epa.gov/safewater/kids/flash/flash_wate
  rcycle.html
• Try this website to see diagrams of the Carbon,
  Water and Nitrogen Cycles http//eo.ucar.edu/kids
  /green/cycles1.htm
• Another resources for the cycles
  http//www.realtrees4kids.org//sixeight/cycles.htm
  nitrogen

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Cycles of the Earth with Quizzes

• See this link for interactive descriptions of the
  water cycle and carbon cycle followed by a QUIZ
  http//epa.gov/climatechange/kids/version2.html

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Fun Games with Ecology

• Visit Eco-kids online
• EcoKids Home
• On the Trail of the Missing Ozone comic strip
  about the ozone http//www.epa.gov/ozone/science/
  missoz/index.html
• Visit the Environmental Kids Club for some fun
  educational activities that involve Ecology
• Recycle City
• Waste No words

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Oh Deer!

• OVERVIEW This lesson in environmental education
  is necessary to show children the interdependence
  of animal life with their environment.
• http//www.col-ed.org/cur/sci/sci35.txt
• Students should bring their data to media class
  to construct a line graph using Excel.

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The Web of Life The web of life connects grass to
fish, trees to turtles, sky to caterpillars. The
web of life connects me to everything that came
before, even to the moment when earth herself was
born. To break the web of life is to fill the
universe with pain. Nancy Wood, 1993