For my project I will be taking sediment samples in several different locations as well as keeping note of the wildlife I observe. I would need a bar graph like the one to the right to compare the number of wildlife found at the different sites.I'll also be taking sediment samples. I could use a 100% stacked column graph, like we did in our graphing exercise. It would make it very easy to compare the grain size of the sample sites.
I'm hoping that my research will show some type of relationship between the number of organisms present and the type of sand at the beach. Will there be more wildlife at the beaches with the natural sand that is full of tests? Does the finer hard packed sand deter wildlife from taking up residence? If I see any correlation between the sediment and wildlife I could use a scatter plot like the one above to show how strong or weak the relationship is.I plan on putting my kids to work as my little helpers. They are going to help my keep track of all the wildlife we see. At the end of the day they just might be rewarded with a special treat!
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Although I haven't thoroughly read your entire post...you had me at 'ice cream'!!! Can I be one of your kids (LOL)!!!???
ReplyDeleteOn a more serious note--I liked your original idea of counting number of sand fleas vs sediment size. How 'bout we get you a sand-flea rake? That way you could take similar scoop volumes, count the sand fleas and associate their numbers with grain size via sieving or something? Just a thought.
ReplyDeleteA sand flea rake would be awesome!
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