Week 6 Blog

 




This week, we began by learning about the six different biomes, their climates, and the food chains within the biomes. My group focused on the rainforest biome. We discovered there is lots of rainfall and trees. The temperature is warm or cool depending on the season. Our food chain consisted of a tree, eaten by a deer, eaten by a wolf, that is then eaten by a bear. We then learned what would happen if trees were cut down in the forest. Next, we learned how to pollinate our flowers using bees. Lastly, we learned about turtles and their life cycle through a book and fun class activity. It was interesting to learn about the many ways they are impacted by human and environmental factors, both positively and negatively. 

Much of what we learned today I found clear. I think it is clear to understand the six different biomes and the different climates and species among these biomes. I also found it clear learning about a turtle’s life cycle and the different ways they can be harmed and helped throughout their life by both humans and the environment. One thing that I am still wondering, however, is if we are considered more harmful or helpful to turtles. I am also confused on the 10% rule. I understand this rule means that only 10% of energy is transferred within species in the food chain and the other 90% is converted. However, I get confused on how this impacts the process and species involved. 

Lastly, I believe I will be able to use much of what we are learning in my future teaching. I think it is important for me to have a strong understanding of the six different biomes, their climates, and the species found there to be able to educate my students on this. I will also be able to teach my students about the process of pollination and demonstrate how bees pollinate flowers. Lastly, I enjoyed learning about turtles this week and would use that activity in my future classroom. I think students would enjoy reading that book and then playing the survival game. I also think this would deepen their understanding of turtles, and how animals are effected my human and environmental factors. 


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  1. Kendra KalkwarfFebruary 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM

    Hi Carly! I also thought it was interesting to see how turtles are impacted by environmental factors. I also found the information we learned to be very clear and easy to follow. I am also still a little bit confused about the 10% rule. I also found the turtle activity to be fun and something I could see myself using in the future.

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  2. Audrey WardFebruary 26, 2025 at 1:07 PM

    Hi Carly! I'm really excited to see what are plants look like next week after the pollination. I also found it interesting to see the different ways that turtles are impacted by human and environmental factors. I think the turtle survival game would be really great in an elementary classroom because it allows them to learn the material in a fun and exciting way. Great post!

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  3. Makenna KopfFebruary 26, 2025 at 1:10 PM

    Hi Carly! I wonder if our flowers will bloom even more before next week due to the bees. I never thought of using a bee stick before, have you? I agree that the activities we did this week were very fun and engaging and super useful as a future teacher! Good post!

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  4. morgan crismanFebruary 28, 2025 at 8:22 AM

    Hi Carly!
    I really enjoyed your post! I also said that I would incorporate a similar activity like the sea turtle survival game in my future classroom. I think it is a great way to get students engaged in what they are learning about. I also liked how you pointed out that humans greatly affect animals living conditions, which is very important for students to understand.

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  5. Abbys BlogMarch 2, 2025 at 10:11 PM

    Hi carly I was also wondering about how the bees will affect our plants and how they would because they are dead.

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