BioBlitz
What were three kinds of plants we saw during our BioBlitz?
Trees! (Pine and Oak)
Plants! (Ferns, Buttercup Flower, Grass, Moss)
Mushrooms!
What were the two types of tree we saw?
Oak and Pine
What happens when air starts to move?
It becomes wind!
Which tiny green plant did we find growing on tree bark?
Moss
50 Bonus points if you can recall what direction it generally faces!
What can we do to help protect our planet?
We can protect our planet by, Recycling, Saving water, Turning lights off when we leave a room, Protecting plants and flowers, Leaving wild animals alone, Not litter and Reusing items instead of throwing them away!
We found several of these hard outer shells called “husks” that are left behind by this animal after growing into an adult
Cicadas!
Scientists can tell how old a tree is by counting what inside its trunk?
The Tree trunk rings!
Which gas do plants take in to make their own food?
Carbon Dioxide!
What is the New York Flower?
The Rose!
Why do scientists study Earth's climate?
To understand how Earth has changed in the past and to predict how it will likely change in the future!
We learned that all living things are connected by this, showing who eats who in nature.
Food Web!
If all the trees disappeared, which living things from our food web would be affected?
All of them
Why is clean air important for people and animals?
We all need clean air to breathe. 'Dirty air' can make people, animals, and plants sick.
Which leafy plant did we see growing on the forest floor?
Ferns!
How is weather different from climate?
Weather is what happens daily, while climate is the pattern of similar weather over a long time.
We can assume that this animal may have visited the area without seeing them as we have found what might be fur, what animal could it have been?
A deer!
50 Bonus Points if you can say what a deer eats!
New York's state tree makes a sweet treat. What is it?
Maple Syrup!
Does Air weigh anything?
Yes! if you take a flat ball and fill it with air, the filled ball weighs more than the flat one!
Why might a plant growing in deep shade look different from the same type of plant but its growing in bright sunlight?
They may grow differently because they receive different amounts of light!
A place has one very cold day in summer. Does that mean its climate has changed?
Not Really, One unusual day is weather; climate is measured over many years.
What could scientists learn by comparing the results of a BioBlitz from this year with one from many years ago?
They could learn how the plants and animals moved or changed from many years ago to now!
A tree is cut down, but its stump is left behind. Could the stump still be useful to living things?
Yes, we saw some stumps and they were still useful! Trees grow back, and insects, fungi and moss also grow or used the stump!
Why might a bird spread its wings wide while flying?
Its wings interact with the air to help it stay up and move.
Why might different plants grow better in different places?
Different plants have different needs, for example the amount of sunlight, water, space, and types of soil that plants use!
Why might scientists study ice, tree rings, or rocks to learn about climates from long ago?
They can hold clues about what Earth’s climate was like in the past.