Naturalist Journal: Instructions for page 1 & 2



Research Biology Naturalist Journal: Instructions for pages 1 through 12Some basic rules to remember:1.) All entries must be handwritten in pencil (NO PEN).2.) Do not use the backs of pages. When your journal is opened, everything should be on the right-hand side.3.) Neatness counts!Find a “nature-related” picture of something that appeals to you. Paste or glue the picture on page 1. (This can be a plant, an animal or some scenery.) Make sure that it is in color.PAGE 1 of Journal: This is your title page. It should be set it up using the format indicated below :(Your Name)’sNaturalist Journal2019-2020 INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET INCLUDEPICTURE "" \* MERGEFORMATINET ___ Name, Title, and Date (3 points) ___ Picture (5 Points)PAGE 2 of Journal: Locate a deciduous tree with green leaves. This tree should be one that you can easily observe again later in the year. Try to pick a tree that is either in your yard at home or in front of the school. Take a color picture of this tree and paste it in on page 2 of your journal. Also on page 2, underneath the picture of your tree, write both the common name and scientific name. Then, write one sentence describing the appearance of your tree (think about things like the height, color, leaf structure, etc.) Use the information below to assist you: ___ Picture of tree (5 points) The majority of the tree should appear in the photo. ___ Common Name & Scientific Name (2 Points) The scientific name must be written correctly ___ Description (2 Points) PAGE 3 of Journal: Leaf Anatomy1) Remove a leaf from the tree on page 2 and tape the leaf onto page 3 of your journal.2) Make a neat pencil sketch of the same leaf on the right side of page 3 of your journal.Like this 3) On your sketch, label the blade, vein, midrib, and petiole. 4) Under your labeled sketch, write the descriptions of the following observations: the texture, color, size, margin, venation, and shape of your leaf. The diagrams on the back of this page will help you.___ Leaf taped to page 3 (5 points) ___ Sketch is labeled (4 Points)___ Sketch of leaf (5 points)___ Leaf is properly described (1 Point)PAGES 4 through 10 of Journal: Leaf Collection The fall piece of this project requires you to look around you and notice the leaves. You will be collecting and learning about variation in leaves and the terms/vocabulary associated with their descriptions. There are many websites that can help you with this task. For example: each of the terms below you must find and collect a leaf that is an example. The leaf should be intact with minimal damage. Do not collect leaves that are already brittle. You must press the leaf, mount it in your journal, and neatly label it. All labeling is done in pencil. NEVER USE PEN.Page 4: Arrangement on branch. You will need to collect several leaves and part of a branch to show these.Page 8: Compound LeafPage 9: Leaf VenationPalmateParallelPinnatePage 10: Margins (edge)SmoothToothedLobedVenationAlternateOppositePage 5: Arrangement (continued)Whorled (3+ leaves per node)Page 6: Leaf TypesTrifoliateDissectedFanPage 7: Leaf Types (continued)NeedleScale ___ 2 Points per leaf (15 x 2 = 30 points) Leaf IdentificationOnce you have mounted your leaves on pages 4 through 10, you must identify 5 out of the 15 leaves. The 5 that you choose to identify must each be of a different species. Determine the common name and the scientific name. Be sure to write the scientific name correctly. The genus must start with a capital letter and the species is lower case. The entire scientific name is underlined. ____2 Points per leaf (5 x 2) = 10 points total for leaves that are correctly identifiedPressing LeavesTo press leaves, place objects between several layers of newspaper, making sure that all parts of the leaf are flattened out. Place a heavy book or two on top of the paper and leave for 7-10 days, or until items are completely dried. Mounting LeavesPosition the leaf to allow room to record the term illustrated. The leaf should be positioned (you can use a drop of glue to hold it in place), then carefully cover the leaf with a rectangle of clear contact (or clear labeling paper) and press the contact paper into place over the entire leaf. PAGE 11 of Journal: Fall ObservationsThere are many changes going on in the natural world as summer turns into fall. For this section, you will observe these changes by using all your senses. Sit outside, alone, and still for about 15 minutes in silence (no talking, no music, etc…) and listen to the sounds of nature. Consciously ignore out any sounds that are man-made. Note the date and time of day in your journal as well as the weather (include temperature). Create and fill in a table with your observations. Make notes of all the colors in the living things that surround you. Smells? Do you see any animals? Insects? Which birds to you see or hear? Use a straight edge to create your table.___ Observation Notes (3 Points)PAGE 12 of Journal: WritingAfter you have spent your “quiet time” with nature, look over your descriptions and observations from page 11 and compose an essay (150 + words) or poem (100 + words) to record your experience. You will probably want to write a draft on another paper before entering your writing into your naturalist journal. Write neatly and use a ruler if you need to keep your writing fairly straight.___ Essay/Poem (5 Points)The total point value for this assignment is 80 points. There will be a 5 point deduction for each school day that it is late. Due Date: ____ ................
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