Field Study Introduction

by Sawyer Ikeda
STEM -5/6

Alisa Ikeda
Phone: (415)893-0100

Objective
The objective of this field study is to observe an assigned spot in OHair park and learn
about factors (both abiotic and biotic) that contribute to its unique environment. Over a period of
weeks, data will be gathered about factors in the specific spot and will be used to determine its
biome, animal life, human footprint, and other characteristics pertaining to the selected
environment.

Site Description
1. Observation Descriptions:
I visited the site on Wednesday, April 29th along with the other members of my STEM
block. At around 2, my site was about 25% covered in shade from an oak tree adjacent to it. I am
making the boundaries of my site the two paths on either side of it and where the two main plants
are (a triangular site). Unlike some of the other sites, my site is relatively dry and lacks any sort
of creek, pond, or other source of water. Within my site, there were two main plants (aside from
miscellaneous grasses and flowers). At this point, I have not identified them, but hope to over the
course of the 8 week project. During the period I was there, I saw a couple of insects and bees as
well as heard various birds.
2. Prediction:
I predict that over the next 8 weeks, my site become much drier due to the incoming
summer weather. This could mean that my diverse plant life could die out leaving only the
drought-resistant plants. Due to the lessened foliage, I believe that animals would visit my site
less frequently. With the summer weather, more people will pass through OHair park disturbing
my site. Over the next 8 weeks, I will document (through photos) andy changes to evaluate the
accuracy of my predictions.

Site Data
Measurement

Intro

# of (Living)
Yellow
Flowers

25

# of Bees
seen

10

% of weeds
covering area

80%

% of grass
covering area

15%

Temperature 72 degrees
at observation Fahrenheit
time
(2 PM)
Length of
Day

13 hours, 45
minutes

% of shade
during
observation
time

25% (2 PM)

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