Our Investigative PlanningOur Questions What is the diversity of butterflies,and how many of each species can we attract at our school site? Do caterpillarsprefer warm or cold soil? What conditions do they need to survive? Doesa cocoon survive with or without sunlight? How does weather affect ourbutterfly population?
HypothesisCultivating, planting, andgrowing plants which butterflies, and their larva, are attracted to willincrease the butterfly population and number of species at the school site. EXPERIMENTAL DESIGN:Each grade level chairperson at our schoolwill be responsible for adapting this investigation into their lesson plansfor the 1999-2000 school year. Results will be forthcoming! Check backto see how we are doing!INDEPENDENT VARIABLESvariety of plants that we have at FigueroaStreet Elementaryvariety of flowers that we have at FigueroaStreet ElementaryDEPENDENT VARIABLESbutterfliescaterpillarsCONFOUNDING VARIABLESweather, noise, and air pollution. Humanand Animal PredatorsEQUIPMENT NEEDEDwater, seeds, plant and/or butterfly nutrients,butterfly science prepartion kits developed by teachers, journals, pencils,cameras (digital or regular) and planting boxes and soil.PROCEDURESWe have already planted flowers and nativeplants which will attract butterflies. We have a set location for our garden,and we also have other areas on our campus which will enhance our study.DATA GENERATIONOne study per grade levelResults will be recorded by students andthe grade level chairpersonRESULTSWill be posted here! Check back with us!
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