1. Ecosystem Abstract & Weekly Samples
{Living World

2. Need for Sampling Day
3 Pictures: Short Side, Long Side & Top. Take pictures from the same side every time
Temperature of environment
Temperature of Water
CO2 Level of atmosphere Make sure you have the same Box ALL the time!
O2 level of atmosphere
pH level of water
Nitrate Levels from Water
Status of consumers
Status of decomposers
Status of producers
Draw Water sample after looking under the microscope
Notable visible changes
Notable changes from samples

3. What is an Abstract
An abstract is an abbreviated version of a science final report. For most science reports it is limited to a maximum of 250 words The abstract appears at the beginning of the report.
Almost all scientists and engineers agree that an abstract should have the following five pieces:

4. Almost all scientists and engineers agree that an abstract should have the following five pieces:
Introduction. This is where you describe the purpose for doing the lab/experiment. Why should anyone care about the work you did? You have to tell them why. Did you explain something that should cause people to change the way they go about their daily business? If you made an invention or developed a new procedure how is it better, faster, or cheaper than what is already out there? Motivate the reader to finish the abstract and read the entire paper or display board. 

5. Almost all scientists and engineers agree that an abstract should have the following five pieces:
Problem Statement. Identify the problem you solved or the hypothesis you investigated.
Procedures. What was your approach for investigating the problem? Don't go into detail about materials unless they were critical to your success. Do describe the most important variables if you have room.

6. Almost all scientists and engineers agree that an abstract should have the following five pieces:
Results. What answer did you obtain? Be specific and use numbers to describe your results. Do not use vague terms like "most" or "some."
Conclusions. Is your CER

7. What is a CER?
A CER (Claim, Evidence, Reasoning) is a format for writing about science. It allows you to think about your data in an organized, thorough manner. See below for a sample and the grading rubric.

8. Claim
Claim: a conclusion about a problem. Answers who, what, where, when and why (when possible)
Concise statement (1-2 sentences)
Relates directly to the question and hypothesis
Focuses on only the most important features of the experiment or investigation

9. Evidence
Evidence: scientific data that is appropriate and sufficient to support the claim
At least one paragraph
Several data sources used to explain claim, including observations and accurate measurements
Clear connections to question and hypothesis

10. Reasoning
Reasoning: a justification that shows why the data counts as evidence to support the claim and includes appropriate scientific principles
At least one paragraph
Illustrates understanding of how experiment fits into the “big picture”
Incorporates background knowledge, and makes connections to science concepts studied in class, to draw conclusions about experiment
Take specific evidence and justify how that evidence connects to the claim

11. Need to Have for Your Report
Introduction
Problem Statement
Procedures
Results
Sampling days here
Claim
Evidence
Reasoning
Big Question:
Can a manmade terrarium become a self sustaining ecosystem with three functioning and interacting systems? Then can this system be reproduced on a large scale to terraforming planets or create a self-sustaining space station?