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Wildfire Project
In this project we had to figure out what effects wildfires and how we can stop them. My group wanted know how the moistness of the soil effects the fires. We did this by taking three containers filled with with soil and adding different amount of water to each of them. The first container had no water and 50 matches, the second container had 4 cups of water snd 50 matches, and the third container had 6 cups and 50 matches. We then put the containers at 45 degree angles and lit them at the same place. Our end result was I doesn't matter the moistness if the trees are dry. We did find out that wind is a big contributor to helping wildfires spread.
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AHS Campus Tropic Web
The AHS campus has a large ecosystem. It is a very diverse ecosystem; half is a lush green environment while the other half is a very dry high altitude environment. It is home to many different species including birds of prey, mountain lions, and a lot of geckos. There are many insects and small creatures living in the small creek next to the school. It makes a perfect place for students to spend their time during lunch or free periods. When you are out there, you can hear birds chirping and sounds of the rushing creek. You might see a small gecko running past and squirrels playing tag. Near the creek, there are many different types of trees including Gamble Oak, Narrow-leaf cottonwood, and pine trees. There is a plant called broad-leaved sweet Pea, and they need a moist environment to survive. Squirrels eat these plants and hawks eat the squirrels. Without our creek, the squirrels would not be able to eat these plants, and hawks would not be able to eat the squirrels. So the creek is something very important here. It gives life to many plants and animals. While you are at Animas, make sure to take some time and enjoy our beautiful ecosystem here.
Barry the Bumblebee Book
On this project I had to write a kids book about a keystone species.
