My Response

I thought that the Plot Study was a creative and worth-while way to learn about ecology.  I didn't think I would like the Plot Study at the beginning, but I ended up liking it towards the end.  It really taught me some things that just memorizing facts for a test could not.  Because I got to see it first hand.

Here are some things that I learned...

1) I learned that all of the organisms on my plot are dependent on each other.  My plot is an ecosystem where different types of organism are counting on each other to survive.

2) I also learned that because the organisms are dependent on each other, they are using different methods to obtain the resources they need for survival. (ex. predation, symbiosis, parasitism, etc.)

3) I also learned that our eyes can only see so much of God's world.  The pictures I took with the microscopes showed me this.  I would not have thought you could see tiny 'cells' on a leaf from a tree!

4) The food web we made showed my how all of the organisms are connected to each other in the circle of life....organisms will do just about anything to keep themselves alive.

5) Finally, I learned that nature can evoke some strong emotions that can lead to different artistic expressions. Looking at others art projects and poems I realized what an effect nature can have.

To conclude, I thought the Plot Study was an great way to learn about ecology and God's unique world.