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The Cricket & The Plant Interpreting Data Writing & Analyzing Surveys Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration Day 7 - Quick View The Cricket and the Plant - Carbon Cycle - Students investigate the dynamics of the carbon cycle by studying carbon dioxide emissions from animals and sinks or uptake from plants and trees. Using a CO2 monitor, students will measure the output of CO2 from a cricket in a closed environment. They will then repeat the experiment with the addition of a small plant. Teachers will discuss terrestrial sinks for carbon dioxide; including forests and agricultural crops, and soils. Interpreting Data - As students gather data for their research, it is important that they will be able to interpret this data scientifically. It is also important as they graph data for them to understand the difference between dependent and independent variables. In this activity they will also develop conclusions from the data presented. Writing and Analyzing Surveys - In this activity, students will become familiar with the construction and analysis of a valid survey and be able to present their findings using clear and concise logic. Students review their hypotheses, and then learn to consider their audience. Students brainstorm questions and then learn to develop a rating scale so responses can be tabulated. Writing and Analyzing Surveys - Students conduct surveys either with other students using role cards, or in the local community, and learn to analyze and graph data. Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration - In this activity, students will define key terms and link animal and plant cellular function based on experimental data and observations. |