Team: 65
School: MELROSE HIGH
Area of Science: ecology
Interim: AiS Challenge Team Interim Report
Team Number: 065
School Name: Melrose High
Area of Science: Ecology Project Title: the ranch
Project Purpose: Make a computer model that shows a land area (based on NM range land) that shows interactions between all major living organisms present. Weather factors will also be included. This model will allow predictions to be made about how the living organisms respond to changes in the ecosystem. It will be useful to farmers, ranchers, and research biologists.
Problem Solution: Making the Model.
Progress to Date: Determined the organisms to include in our model, researched data to show their actions and resource requirements. We have been forming math equations to illustrate interactions.We have learned how to use star logo at the kickoff and will put in equations next semester.
Expected Results: We expect to complete basic model that illustrates species interactions in a selected ecosystem. This model will be used to allow producers and researchers to predict changes and plan for new producton practices.
Sources: Eastman, Clyde. 1936 Community Grazing James R. Gray, HD243.n74E18. 1987 RIchard D. Lee New Mexico's invasive weeds Locatoin: NM DOC 5B612.N6 L43. 1999 Eric G. Bolen Wildlife ecology and management Williwam L. RObinson SK355.B65. 2999 Ecology and Management of WIld grazing animals in temperate zones SK353. E19 United States congress House Committee on agriculture on livestock, dairy, and poultry. June 24, 1988. Y 4 Ag 8/1 100-93. Calvin Clay Boykin 1924 A1.107 : 450
Team Members:
Aaron Belcher
christopher Barnard
kevin estes
ramon arenivar
Bryce Lockmiller
Sponsoring Teacher: Rebecca Raulie