Yi Li Park Lab
Yi Li Park Lab: a comparison of Biotic and Abiotic factors of two different fresh water ecosystems in Yi li park Shanghai
Research Question
How are these two different man made ecosystems similar? Are the Biotic and abiotic factors in this manmade pond similar?
Aim
The purpose of the investigation is to observe the biological factors at the two man-made pond ecosystems at Yili Park, s well as observe the similarities and subsequent differences between the two. This will be done using my powers of observation and testing numerous factors, Later the water will be observed under a microscope slide.
Hypothesis
The larger pond will hold a wider array of biotic factors but similar abiotic factors.
Variables
Independent: Choice of pond
Dependent: Biotic and abiotic factors at the pond sites.
Controlled: Air, Time of day, Amount of light, methods
Materials
2 1L Bottles of pond water
1-liter containers to collect samples
1 Ph sensor
1 Dissolved oxygen sensor
1 Laptop with proper software installed
1 Thermometer
1 I-pod with camera
1 Net
1 Data collection table and clipboard
3 pairs of plastic gloves
1 microscope
1 dropper
5 concave slides with cover strips
2 pipets
Methods
1. Find two locations to collect sample water from
2. Collect 500 ml of water from the fist site and put it in the bottle
3. Measure water temperature using thermometer, do this three times and record
4. Using the computer and the subsequent sensor record the Ph of the pond, do this three times and record on data sheet.
5. Collect organism samples with the net and take their picture in the plastic container release sample
6. Repeat organism sample collection as seen necessary (collect a variety of samples)
7. Use the pipette to collect a small amount of water from the
Research Question
How are these two different man made ecosystems similar? Are the Biotic and abiotic factors in this manmade pond similar?
Aim
The purpose of the investigation is to observe the biological factors at the two man-made pond ecosystems at Yili Park, s well as observe the similarities and subsequent differences between the two. This will be done using my powers of observation and testing numerous factors, Later the water will be observed under a microscope slide.
Hypothesis
The larger pond will hold a wider array of biotic factors but similar abiotic factors.
Variables
Independent: Choice of pond
Dependent: Biotic and abiotic factors at the pond sites.
Controlled: Air, Time of day, Amount of light, methods
Materials
2 1L Bottles of pond water
1-liter containers to collect samples
1 Ph sensor
1 Dissolved oxygen sensor
1 Laptop with proper software installed
1 Thermometer
1 I-pod with camera
1 Net
1 Data collection table and clipboard
3 pairs of plastic gloves
1 microscope
1 dropper
5 concave slides with cover strips
2 pipets
Methods
1. Find two locations to collect sample water from
2. Collect 500 ml of water from the fist site and put it in the bottle
3. Measure water temperature using thermometer, do this three times and record
4. Using the computer and the subsequent sensor record the Ph of the pond, do this three times and record on data sheet.
5. Collect organism samples with the net and take their picture in the plastic container release sample
6. Repeat organism sample collection as seen necessary (collect a variety of samples)
7. Use the pipette to collect a small amount of water from the
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