Built a native plant ecosystem from seed, tracked 7 butterfly species over 8 weeks, and established a milkweed sanctuary for monarch caterpillars. Documented all visitors in a field journal with species identification.
Created a sealed ecosystem to observe evaporation, condensation, and precipitation over 4 weeks. Measured daily temperature and humidity. Predicted and verified the cycle without outside water.
Created 12 detailed watercolor entries with anatomical labels. Each organism identified by phylum and classified by ecological role. Combined scientific accuracy with artistic expression.
Wrote a formal Claim-Evidence-Reasoning paper on symbiotic relationships. Used her own garden data to support claims. Connected personal observation to ecological principles.