Peace Park Project Focus Question: Has the drought significantly affected the micro and macro flora and fauna of the Peace Park area?

Hypothesis Using the “traits of biota” provide evidence that shows if the drought has affected the micro and macro flora and fauna of the Peace Park habitat.

Traits of Biota Presence of Cells Reproduction Adapt Respond to stimuli Homeostatic Grow and Develop Metabolism Use of energy Excretion of waste: solids, liquids and gases Water must be present

Peace Park Layout

Experimental Design Hypothesis Statement, Explanation, and Prediction Experimental Procedure Experimental Group: IV and DV Control Group: DV Data Collection: Table Analysis of Data Conclusions: Presentation of Evidence

Ecological Principles Characterizing a Habitat Sampling of Populations Random samples and intervals Quadrants Transect Lines

Sampling Techniques

Soil Profile

Peace Park Project Focus Question: Has the drought significantly affected the micro and macro flora and fauna of the Peace Park area? Hypothesis requirements (typed-MLA format)  Statement (answer to the question)  Explanation - Observations (macro and micro) - Kingdom you’re testing for and why. - Trait of Biota you’re using as a test and why  Prediction (If…then…)

Peace Park Project Focus Question: Has the drought significantly affected the micro and macro flora and fauna of the Peace Park area? 1. Use NUMBERED steps to describe what you will do to test your hypothesis. Be sure to include safety procedures. 2. Include a materials list at the beginning. Include all equipment that will be necessary for the experiment. 3. All measurements must be in SI units. 4. Within your steps you must have a description and label for the following: EXPERIMENTAL GROUP(S) Independent and dependent variables included CONTROL GROUP. Just the dependent variable Pages of the Holt Modern Biology book might help you out if your notes are not helping. Remember that your dependent variable must be measurable (quantifiable or qualitative). You must “meet expectations” or “exceed” on this part in order to actually do the experimentation.