My last observation was last Tuesday, so it’s been more than a week. This will be my last observation of the school year.
- Mini-habitat #1 I see several new clutches including a very large on glue to the side of the bag next to the cotton. (See photo)
- Mini-habitat #2 I observed some new cutches in this habitat as well. (See photo)
- Mini-habitat #4 Active mating going on with one pair - there is at least one clutch in the cotton. (See photos)
- Mini-habitat #5 There is a huge, reddish clutch in this habitat. One pair was mating when I looked today. (See picture)
- Mini-habitat - Extras - As usual, there is a lot of activity in this bag. I did not see any clutches, but it’s difficult to see with all the discarded exoskeletons, feces and dead bugs. (See picture)
I have not heard back from the central office about what to do with these bugs when school is done. We have been told not to release them. I suggested someone else take them for the Summer & Fall and then, instead of buying new ones next year, we could use our own. No response yet.
This is the end of the Populations and Ecosystems unit. We didn’t cover as much as I wanted too, but we did go over some of the basics.
Have an enjoyable summer.
If you're going to summer school - work hard - excel - put yourself in a position to have a fantastic 8th grade!
Stay safe!!!
Contact information:
Remind: text @497h7k to 81010
Email: mmckellar@lowell.k12.ma.us
