View this Bozeman Science Video - Developing and Using Models

Last week you had the opportunity to explore several different simulations which modeled energy and energy transformation.

• How were these models helpful in your understanding or energy? '

• Could you develop a model of how energy is transferred or transformed somewhere in your home?

Last week you were introduced to a variety of different invasive species and their impact on the environment. You will continue to work on it this project this week. Later in the unit you will choose how you will share your information.

• Invasive Species Investigation Worksheet

• What ecosystem does your invasive species originally come from?

• Where in the world is your species considered native?

• Develop a food web that includes your invasive species in its native environment.

• Develop a food web that includes your invasive species in the “invasive” environment.

The Challenge - Find a live animal and observe its characteristics (color, shape, size, etc.). Write about or draw what you notice and any questions you are wondering about what you see why does it look the way it does? What characteristics are helpful?

Materials

• A live animal to observe (try collecting a worm, ant, snail, or other bug from your yard or a nearby park)

• Drawing materials

• Magnifying glass (optional)

More ideas

Compare and contrast your observations and what you notice and wonder.

Try to find answers to the questions you are wondering about

• http://www.nwf.org/natureguides

• http://www.insectidentification.org.

• http://www.backyardnature.net/insectid.htm

• http://www.bugfacts.net/insects/php