Thursday, October 23, 2014

4th Grade Axolotl Project Oct. 24

Today's Jobs

Biologist - Prepare a Skype presentation 
  • What are the five most important things somebody would want to know that has not ever heard of an axolotl?
  • What other animals is it related to?
  • What are the life stages like and how does it compare to a normal tiger salamander found in WI?
  • How have humans effected them?
Geneticist - 
  • Do a color inventory of the axolotls (results on blog).
  • Use Punnet squares to determine what genotype and phenotype the parents may have been
  • Regular research work if you finish early. 
    • A list of color types with pictures to match on your blog
Historian
  • Look at the slides below of Aztec art samples of an axolotl. Make your own art using Sketchbook Pro (an a stylus). Take a screen shot and put this on your blog if you finish.
  • If you finish early, you may do more art or continue your normal historian research.
    • Human impact on the axolotl.
    • Lake Xochimilco past and now comparing
    • How the axolotl was a part of the Aztec culture.
Veterinarian
  • Check the brine shrimp sample.
  • Feed the axolotls.
  • Prepare "safe" water for the axolotls to be infused into their tank.
  • Add work to your blog including observations, pictures
  • Continue your blog work on the "how to" of feeding and caring for axolotls.





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