Sunflower Lab

The first seed I was given never grew, so I received a second seed which also did not grow. Although I never had a pretty sunflower, I now realize I should never attempt to grow my own garden because apparently I'm not very good at it. (: 

Traffic Study Lab

I observed the traffic by Mercer Village for approximately ten minutes around 2:30 pm, and these are my findings. No motorcycles or semi trucks were seen, most likely because of the location I was positioned in. Rarely do semi trucks come near a college campus. 

Mitochondrial Eve

Mitochondrial Eve is  the matrilineal most recent common ancestor of all currently living anatomically modern humans, who is estimated to have lived approximately 100,000–200,000 years ago. 

Mitochondrial DNA is the DNA located in organelles called mitochondria, structures within eukaryotic cells that convert chemical energy from food into a form that cells can use. We can trace it through the human genome project. 

This map shows the evolution of the early people of the world: 

Pictures of 5 different people around the world: 

China 

Lebanon 

Mexico

Nigeria 

Sweden

Trees and Shrubs

Palm Tree 

The palm tree has the binomial name of Roystonea regia. There are many different types of palm trees all around the world. They area able to survive in tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. In the United States, they are commonly found in Florida, California, Arizona, and Texas. Palm trees are flowering plants and they are commonly used for landscaping purposes.  

Magnolia Tree

The binomial name for the Magnolia Tree is Magnolia grandiflora. The Magnolia tree is an extremely old tree which dates back millions of years. It is also a flowering tree which flowers can vary in color (white, yellow, or pinkish). The tree usually has dark leaves which seem to be covered in wax. Magnolias can live for a very long time so they are commonly planted for landscaping. 

Crepe Myrtle 

The binomial name for the Crepe Myrtle is Lagerstroemia indica. The Crepe Myrtle trees can grow up to fourty feet in height. They are flowering trees, and their flowering season begins in the fall. The flower colors include: purple, lavender, white, pink and red. The tree also easily adapts to climates, making it available for planting almost anywhere. 

Andromeda Shrub 

The Andromeda shrub has the binomial name of Pieris japonica. It is originally grown in Japan, but is used in the United States for landscaping purposes. It is an evergreen shrub and mainly blooms beautiful pink or white flowers. It can grow anywhere from eight to twenty feet. 

Angel's Trumpet 

Brugmansia versicolor is the binomial name for the Angel's Trumpet. This shrub is a subtropical shrub that survives best in warm weather. It can also grow eight to twenty feet, but needs lots of sunlight to grow well. It's flowers are trumpet shaped (hence the name Angel's Trumpet) and usually blooms yellow flowers. 

Damianita

The Damianita Shrub has the binomial name of Hryactinia mexicana. It is a small shrub, yet can survive poor soil and extreme heat, making it a commonly planted shrub in areas such as Texas. It only grows up to three feet. Its leaves resemble evergreen leaves because they are very needle like and similar in shape. The shrub blooms yellow flowers year round. 

`Dendrochronology Lab

This tree, located in Macon Georgia, is roughly 70 years old. These are a few major events that took place during this trees lifespan. Some tree rings are less narrow than others. This is due to the amount of water the tree received each year. The less water the tree gets, the more the narrow the ring. 

Mapping Lab

Chloropleth Map: 















The map on the left is used to show the deaths in children under the age of 5 in Africa. The darker regions of maroon show the countries with the most deaths. The map on the right shows the population is Africa of those who are considered undernourished. Same as the map on the left, the dark regions demonstrate the areas with the most undernourished people.

Dot Density Map: 

This map show the population is each state in 1999. The dots are used to show the least and most populous states. The areas with the most dots and the most populated and the states with not as many dots are less populated.

Proportional Symbol Map: 

This map is used to show how populated the prisons are in the United States. The prisons that are not very populated have smaller circles, and the heavily populated prisons have larger circles.

Isarithmic Map: 

This map is used to show the average maximum air temperature in Ohio from 1971 to 2000. The blue shows lower temperature and the red shows high temperature.

Geology Lab

Igneous Rock: Granite

Granite rocks are formed by underground magma. They can be very old and date back to four billion years. Granite makes up a large portion of the Earth. Granite is made up of quartz, horns-blend, and feldspar. Other Igneous rocks include: pumice, basalt, and pyrite.
http://science.nationalgeographic.com/science/earth/inside-the-earth/rocks-article/

Metamorphic Rock: Marble

Heat and pressure cause marble to look the way it does. The rock is made of calcium carbonate which eventually turns into marble. Marble also cannot melt; it just simply changes its form. It is cut and often used for counter tops. Other examples of metamorphic rocks include: quartzite, anthracite, and slate.
http://www.marbleworld.info/Iz_Seiten01/marble_granite.html

Sedimentary Rock: Sandstone

There are various types of sandstone, which can even be used to build houses. Sandstone can form underwater on the ocean floor or on earth. Sandstone has multiple pores and can be used as a filter for water. Other sedimentary rocks include: siltstone, mudstone, and limestone.
http://www.softschools.com/facts/rocks/sandstone_facts/369/


Link to site about soils:
http://soilquality.org.au/factsheets/soil-texture-measuring-in-the-lab