Ecology Field JOuRnal
DAY 1: AT EAST and HOME
Directions: Find a quiet spot by yourself outside where you can observe the interactions of biotic and abiotic factors.
1. List the biotic and abiotic factors you observe
2. Vividly describe the habitat/environment you are viewing.
3. Sketch ______________.
4. Describe a food chain that could be a part of this habitat.
DAY 2: AT EAST and HOME
Find 1 Insect or groups of the same species.
Day 3: AT EAST and HOME
1. Find a plant to put in the press
2. VIVIDLY describe the area.
3. Describe what would happen in a huge FIRE came through Lincoln, NE destroying ALL life.
Day 4: East Only - Platte River State Park Field Trip
(Think of each number as a prompt to get your creative juices flowing... Don't Limit yourself)
1. Bird's Eye View
2. The Ravine
3. The Creek
4. Food Chain/Web
DAY 5: East Only
1. Draw an OUTLINE of the state of Nebraska
Describe the BIOME you would likely find there.
What R-strategist or K-Strategist could we find in this biome?
2. FALL is Here! Describe the changes to the local environment that you can see occurring.
3. Concrete vs. Dirt. What environmental issues do you see? (Describe the impact of humans on the biome you mentioned in #1)
4. Mammals and Birds: Describe the characteristics of birds and mammals that are able to survive in Nebraska.
Directions: Find a quiet spot by yourself outside where you can observe the interactions of biotic and abiotic factors.
1. List the biotic and abiotic factors you observe
2. Vividly describe the habitat/environment you are viewing.
3. Sketch ______________.
4. Describe a food chain that could be a part of this habitat.
DAY 2: AT EAST and HOME
Find 1 Insect or groups of the same species.
- WRITE 10 Descriptors
- SKETCH the Insect (as best as you can)
- You may take a picture if you are able
- Describe what they are doing (a 1 word answer is not okay)
- Plant Rubbing
- Describe or Sketch the habitat (as much as you can)
Day 3: AT EAST and HOME
1. Find a plant to put in the press
2. VIVIDLY describe the area.
3. Describe what would happen in a huge FIRE came through Lincoln, NE destroying ALL life.
- No more people
- No more…
Day 4: East Only - Platte River State Park Field Trip
(Think of each number as a prompt to get your creative juices flowing... Don't Limit yourself)
1. Bird's Eye View
- Life from Above
- Describe the look of life. Habitats...
2. The Ravine
- Life on/near the ground
- Different types of trees
3. The Creek
- Life in/near water
4. Food Chain/Web
DAY 5: East Only
1. Draw an OUTLINE of the state of Nebraska
Describe the BIOME you would likely find there.
What R-strategist or K-Strategist could we find in this biome?
2. FALL is Here! Describe the changes to the local environment that you can see occurring.
3. Concrete vs. Dirt. What environmental issues do you see? (Describe the impact of humans on the biome you mentioned in #1)
4. Mammals and Birds: Describe the characteristics of birds and mammals that are able to survive in Nebraska.