Middle School science has been concentrating on the study of Ecology. Students created one meter squares with string then counted the number of several types of organisms inside that square. Next came setting up a mini ecosystem in the form of a terrarium with insects.
Students also have been estimating simulated animal populations using mark, release, and recapture as well as by removal sampling. By studying Ecology, our students gain understanding of the interactions between living organisms and their environment. It’s incredible to think these middle schoolers will one day be able to help mitigate the impacts of human activities on our planet.
