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=Michael C=

I picked the Orca Lab from our Catalina Field Trip because it shows how polluting effects the whole world. Scientists created a chemical called DDT to kill bugs but it was too dangerous so the government told the group of scientists to get rid of it. The scientists decided to dump it in the ocean because it is cheap and easier. Little did they know that the plankton in the ocean, then the fish ate the plankton, the sea lions and the birds ate the fish and the orca whales ate the sea lions. It effected all of the fish. The scientists used dissecting tools, microscopes and collected information from the group that made DDT.
 * Criterion A: One World**



I picked the Catalina Quilt project because we had to pick a plant or animal and research about it. We had to find the scientific name, if it was endemic and had to make sure it was native to the island. Then we had to make MLA citation for the websites and books we used to find the data. Lastly, we had to draw a picture of the plant or animal and record the facts on the picture. I used an MLA citation, paper and colored pencils.
 * Criterion B: Communication in Science**



Every night for a 30 day cycle we had to observe the moon and record what we saw. We learned how the moon's appearance changes every night and we called the phases of the moon new moon, first quarter moon, half moon, full moon and last quarter moon. We could apply our words such as waxing and waning each night in journals. We observed how the moon looked like it got bigger or smaller, but it was because the sun's light shines on part of the moon. That means that only part of the moon is visible at night. We used a pencil, notebook and occasionally a computer to see what the moon looks like if we cannot see it with our naked eye. Over winter break, we had to collect rocks and make a journal about them describing what it looks like, where you found it, etc. Then we had to make a [|diorama] displaying the rocks we collected. After, we had to explain our project using scientific language. I used clay, vinegar, baking soda, rocks, fake animals and plants, sand, small pebbles, red food dye, a box and a computer. media type="custom" key="18358890"
 * Criterion C: Knowledge and Understanding of Science**
 * Criterion D: Scientific Inquiry**

During Catalina we had a Bird Lab. We learned about the bird's abilities and how their bodies help them with their every day life such as hunting. Then we went kayaking to count how many birds we saw on a near by rock We used our notebooks and pencils to record the information about the four type of birds and a kayak and paddle to kayak and a life jacket in case we fell in the water.
 * Criterion E: Processing Data**

In Catalina we had a Vertebrates and Invertebrates Lab. First, our instructor taught us about the invertebrates. Then, we had to sketch and copy down information about the invertebrates we saw in the tanks. After, we were allowed to two-finger touch a few inverts. Lastly, we learned about the vertebrates. I used a pencil and my notebook.
 * Criterion F: Attitudes in Science**