MATERIALS LISTS FOR STUDENT INVESTIGATIONS

1. NEW WORLD VIEW NWV
NWV, Chp 1, Page 9, Create Your Own Ecosystem

• pH indicator kit
• ammonia test kit
• thermometer
• a timer for controlling the period of light
• graph paper
• two clear containers that will hold water (0.5 gallon to 2 gallons)
• a source of pond water or dechlorinated tap water
• aquarium-ready gravel or sand
• light source (You can use incandescent or fluorescent light.)
• measuring cups and metric scales (accurate to .01 gram)
• small pipette or medicine dropper
• Living organisms (make your selection):
  • aquatic plants such as elodea or anacharis
  • several small snails or other aquatic plant eaters such as daphnia
  • scavengers such as tubifex worms or planaria
  • pond water microorganisms

NWV, Chp 1, Page 21, Tree Impact Study
Materials for a team of 4 students

• 2 clipboards
• 2 sheets each of graph paper, lined paper, and white paper
• pencils and several fine tip markers
• 1 meter stick
• 10 meters of sturdy string for measuring and flagging areas
• 1 pack of 3" x 5" index cards
• 1 roll of clear tape
• 4-6 ziplock»-type plastic bags
• 2 clear plastic or glass vials or seasoning bottles with lids
• 1 outdoor thermometer
• access to field guides to trees, birds, and other local animals
• materials for "Tree Creations" activity on page 31