Junior Cert Ecology Survey

2A4: Stephen, Saulius & Gary
Collecting Insect specimens from trees

1st & 2nd year students have just completed the practical aspect of their survey of the Lough Lannagh habitat. There was 2 sections to the project:

1. Qualitative Survey:

• Identify 5 plant and 5 animal species
• Assess water quality by testing for pH, dissolved oxygen content, foam content & temperature 
• Assess Soil quality by testing for pH, moisture & humus content

      2. Quantitative Survey of the plant and animal species by measuring the % frequency of species

      

Students worked in small groups of 3 to 4 to carry out the various tasks in the field. Groups then      collaborated in the lab to identify all species collected, take photographs and share data obtained. 

This project will form a significant portion of the students assessment this term as it directly covers objectives OB59 - OB63 of the Junior Certificate Science Syllabus. Check out the photographs taken by the students by clicking on the slideshow in the sidebar.