Bottle Biology - Bracken First Grade

Bottle Biology
Dear Parents:
First graders are starting their study in the Life Science Lab. This is where we all
learn about plants and how they grow. To further investigate this topic, the take
home project will be for your child to make an ecosystem and observe the growth
of a seed. There are 2 parts to this activity and will take 3 weeks to complete.
• Part 1: Students will create an ecosystem using a 2 liter bottle. Instructions
are given on page 2.
• Part 2: Student will complete their Observation Journal. The observation
journal consists of making a hypothesis, 14 daily observation logs, and a
conclusion of what they learned.
Ample time is being given to complete the project. Therefore, please do not wait
until the night before to do the project. Examples are available for you to see if
you have any questions about the project. If you have any questions, please do not
hesitate to ask or stop by. The attached rubric will be used to grade the project.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Please note this project will be due Wednesday, May 4, 2012.
Sincerely,
First Grade Teachers
Materials
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One 2-liter soda bottle
One bottle cap
Wicking material-fabric interfacing or cotton string
Water, soil, and seeds
Step 1 – Remove label from the 2-liter bottle. Cut bottle 1 cm
below shoulder.
Example of the
bottle
Step 2 – Poke or drill a 1 cm hole in bottle cap.
Step 3 – Thread a thoroughly wet wick strip through bottle top, invert
top, and set into base. Wick should reach bottom of reservoir and
thread loosely through cap.
Step 4 – Fill the reservoir (lower bottle) with water. Add soil and 3 seeds to the
top chamber. Make sure the string runs up into the soil, so the soil can get the
moisture.
BOTTLE BIOLOGY RUBRIC
I received a ___ out of 15 because…
Hypothesis
3
I had a
clearly
stated
hypothesis
and
complete
sentence.
2
1
I had a
complete
sentence,
but it was
not clearly
stated.
0
I have no
hypothesis.
Observation
Conclusion
Turned in
Speaking
on time
I had all 14
I had a
I turned it
I could
observations
clearly
in on May explain my
observation
completed
stated
4 or
that included
conclusion
before.
in three
a picture
and it was a
complete
and a
complete
sentences
complete
sentence.
to the
sentence.
class.
I had 10-13
I could
observations
explain my
completed
observation
that included
in two
a picture
complete
and a
sentences
complete
to the
sentence.
class.
I had 6-9
I had a
I could
observations
complete
explain my
completed
sentence,
observation
that included
but it was
in one
a picture
not clearly
complete
and a
stated.
sentence to
complete
the class.
sentence.
I had 0-5
I had no
I turned it I could not
observations Conclusion.
in after
explain my
completed
May 4. observation
that included
to the
a picture
class.
and a
complete
sentence.
Botella Biología
Estimados padres:
Niños de primer grado están comenzando su estudio en el Laboratorio de Ciencias. Aquí es
donde vamos aprender sobre las plantas y cómo crecen. Para investigar este tema, tendrán
que completar este proyecto en la casa. Los niños tendrán que hacer un ecosistema y observar
el crecimiento de una semilla. Hay 2 partes con esta actividad y se llevará 3 semanas para
completarse.
· Parte 1: Los estudiantes crearán un ecosistema con una botella de plástico de 2 litros.
Instrucciones se dan en la página 2.
· Parte 2: El estudiante completa un Cuaderno de Observación. El Cuaderno de
Observación consiste de una hipótesis, 14 registros diarios de observación, y la conclusión
de lo que aprendieron.
Suficiente tiempo se le está dando para completar el proyecto. Por lo tanto, no espere hasta la
noche anterior para hacer el proyecto. Ejemplos del proyecto están disponibles para ver si
usted tiene alguna pregunta acerca del proyecto. Si usted tiene alguna pregunta, por favor no
dude en preguntar o pasar por el salón. La rúbrica adjunta se utilizará para la calificación del
proyecto. Gracias por su colaboración
Este proyecto tiene que ser entregado el puede 4 de abril 2012.
Atentamente,
Los maestros de primer grado
Materiales
· Una botella te soda plástico de 2 litros
· La tapa de la botella
· Tira de material absorbente de tela de algodón o tela de mecha
· Agua, tierra de plantas y semillas
Paso 1 – Quítale la etiqueta de la botella de 2 litros. Corte la botella
1 cm debajo del hombro.
“Ejemplo de la botella”
Paso 2 - Perfore un agujero de 1 cm en la tapa de la botella.
Paso 3 – Completamente moje la tira de tela y pase la tira de tela por el agujero
en la tapa de la botella, ponga este pedazo de botella alrevese en la base. La
mecha debe ser lo suficientemente largo para alcanzar la parte abajo del depósito
y que quede suelto través de la tapa.
Paso 4 - Llene la base con agua. Llene la parte de arriba de la botella con la
tierra y 3 semillas. Asegúrese que la mecha corra por el medio de la tierra, no a
los costados, para que la tierra reciba agua.
My Bottle Biology
Observation Journal
Name:_______________________________
Date:________________________________
Date Started:_________________________________
What seed did you plant in your ecosystem?
Large Lima Beans
Your hypothesis:
How long do you think it will take to grow?
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You will now observe the growth of your seed in
the ecosystem. You need to record your
observations at least 14 times during the 3 week
period.
Date:_____________________________________
Draw a picture of your observation.
Write your observation using complete
sentences.
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Date:_____________________________________
Draw a picture of your observation.
Write your observation using complete
sentences.
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Date:_____________________________________
Draw a picture of your observation.
Write your observation using complete
sentences.
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Date:_____________________________________
Draw a picture of your observation.
Write your observation using complete
sentences.
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Date:_____________________________________
Draw a picture of your observation.
Write your observation using complete
sentences.
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Date:_____________________________________
Draw a picture of your observation.
Write your observation using complete
sentences.
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Date:_____________________________________
Draw a picture of your observation.
Write your observation using complete
sentences.
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Conclusion:
What did you learn from this project?
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Photograph of your bottle biology during the last week.