A Day in the Life of a Zoo Keeper
It was so great to see everyone again this morning when we had our web conference! Rather than write a whole bunch of stuff about my day, I thought I would show what a typical day is like with some videos. Not only will you see what zoo keeping is like, but how scientists collect and organize the data or information gathered in the field. And, you will see that even scientists can make easy mistakes if they aren't careful. (Remember to always check your work!)
Zoo Keeping
This was one of our favorite new fuzzy friends today. It is from the Arctiidae family.
Tussock Moth Building a Cocoon
Here are some other pictures of caterpillars from today. I will try to post some this weekend but I have a feeling it will be hard since we are leaving for New Orleans Saturday.
Notodontidae Family - Red Humped Oak Worm
Notodontidae Family - Red Humped Oak Worm
The papilionidae I showed you from the first day already built a cocoon!By the way, I heard that you have a new caterpillar guide book in the classroom. I thought it would be cool if we started learning about the caterpillars you are finding around the school. Maybe we could do our own plotting and collecting when I return. I can't wait to see everyone very soon! Keep your questions coming! I will answer the challenge questions from the other day during our meeting tomorrow morning.
Have a great weekend and remember to check the blog over the weekend!
posted by Ms. Coleman @ 7:18 PM
4 Comments:
The videos are funny. I feel bad for the caterpillar that had the 10 parasitiods. That would be fun to look for caterpillars when you get back.
Dear Ms. Coleman,
Are you having fun in New Orleans? Nice videos lately.
Bye, have fun,
Lucas and Austin
Hi Ms.Machetti have you injured anyone yet or have you injured yourself? Be careful there are burger people in the river please go swimming.
Sincerely,
Michael
Dear Ms.Coleman,
We enjoyed reading your blog and can't wait until your next post. We have some questions for you. About how many caterpillars are in your zoo? how many of the caterpillars that you have collected have pupated? Why when they are talking about the place in the caterpillars life, they call it an instar? have you seen any of the hazards we warned you about? Hope to hear from you soon.
-Ellie C.& Ellie C.
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