John R. Briggs Elementary fifth grade students, led by teacher Katie Bennett, have had a chance to gain hands-on experience with the scientific method by helping forest ecologist David Orwig with a study of the hemlock woolly adelgid. The project is part of the Harvard Forest's Schoolyard Research Program.
1) Dr. Orwig showed students how to check the school's hemlock trees for the presence of the hemlock woolly adelgid pest.
Animation created by Kelsey and Zach, 5J.
2) Dr. Orwig also explained how the woolly adelgid threatens hemlock trees ...
Podcast created by Makayla, 5B.
Animation created by Stephen and Payton, 5J.
3) ... and how the loss of hemlock trees threatens the forest ecosystem.
Podcast created by Michelle and Hailey, 5F.
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4) Students collected data on the Briggs Nature Trail,
5) and did research on the Internet to learn more about how to prevent an infestation, and how use biological and chemical controls if you find evidence of hemlock woolly adelgid on your hemlocks.
Podcasts created by Erika and Cammie, 5B; Brianna and Ashley, 5G; Katherine and Nick, 5B.
Animation created by Matt and Jess, 5B.
Last updated 4/06/08 by Tiffany Davis. A project of the John R. Briggs Elementary School.