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DecemberMoon · 01-12-2013, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Hera

"Now there's a couple more things we need to go through before our final activity."
Seren paused briefly to take the opportunity to check the time on her pendant watch, and then continued.
"Now we've identified numerous characteristics, but can anyone hazard a guess what type of magical plants are best known to inhabit swamps? Any ideas?"

Eliza considered this next question for a moment, after breathing a sigh of relief in the assurance there would be no giant swamp creatures trying to eat them today. Hmm types of magical plants that live in swampy places... Well gillyweed was already said. What about... She tapped her fingers against her robes in an useless effort to bring forth an idea. Nope, she just coudln't think of anything that hadn't already been said. Bummer, she thought to herself.

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Originally Posted by Hera

"The primary caution you should exercise whenever in the vicinity of a swamp... except for this one," she said indicating to the Weasley Swamp, "... is to be aware of the dangers of flesh-eaters. As fascinating as they are, should you intrude on their territory be aware of the consequences which may follow. Be prepared, take precautions..."

Now the last question before their activity... Seren checked her watch again to double check they were on time... good.

"So we know that there are numerous components of an ecosystem, and we've looked at the swamp ecosystem in some detail... but... can anyone hazard a guess as to what the function of the swamp ecosystem is?"
And yes, it had functions.

F-flesh eaters?? The second year took a small gulp, again glad that the Weasley Swamp didn't have any of those. So, swamps. Places I never really want to be, she noted to herself.

The function of a swamp ecosystem? Well lots of things right? To give homes to animals and plants that need that type of environment...and... She listened to some of the other things the students were saying and then raised her hand.

"I agree, one of the many functions of the swamp ecosystem is to help keep water in certain places for animals and plants that need it -which also helps move and keep water away from places that need to get rid of it. The water, I mean." That made sense to me anyway.

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Originally Posted by Hera

So the lesson... had been a rather productive one, and now there was only one thing left for them to do. Hopefully there wouldn't be too many moans and groans, and if there were... too bad.

"Good, so I think we've identified most of a swamps functions, however I will just reiterate the six key points, for those of you taking notes." And they were all taking notes, weren't they.. mmhhmm.
"The swamp is a haven for numerous organisms and is part of natures processes and cycles." Always remember the cycles. "It assists in controlling flooding, it preserves water, it's a source of food for humans and creatures alike. Swamps inhibit land erosion from rivers and oceans and it filters out pollutants." So all in all... it was an important ecosystem, yes? Yes.

"For the final part of our lesson, and to wrap up our case study... I would like you all to draw or sketch a diagram of the Weasley swamp and then annotate the parts that you deem to be significant in providing any one of the functions we've just discussed."

Pulling out a folded piece of parchment from her pocket, she held it up, tapped it with her wand and left it hovering in midair.
"It should, resemble something like this... though really, yours should possess more detail." Hers was just an example, to model what annotating should look like and all...

Eliza's ears perked up when she heard they would be drawing a sketch of the swamp. She loved to draw and actually already had a drawing pad with her in her bag. She opened to a blank page and started working on her sketch. This could take a little bit... she thought as she eyed the various plants in the swamp.

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DecemberMoon Puffskein Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Michigan, USA Posts: 999 Hogwarts RPG Name: Eliza Neladara Dawnsel Fifth Year	Catching up...(posting pic when I can get to a computer) Quote: Originally Posted by Hera "Now there's a couple more things we need to go through before our final activity." Seren paused briefly to take the opportunity to check the time on her pendant watch, and then continued. "Now we've identified numerous characteristics, but can anyone hazard a guess what type of magical plants are best known to inhabit swamps? Any ideas?" Eliza considered this next question for a moment, after breathing a sigh of relief in the assurance there would be no giant swamp creatures trying to eat them today. Hmm types of magical plants that live in swampy places... Well gillyweed was already said. What about... She tapped her fingers against her robes in an useless effort to bring forth an idea. Nope, she just coudln't think of anything that hadn't already been said. Bummer, she thought to herself. Quote: Originally Posted by Hera "The primary caution you should exercise whenever in the vicinity of a swamp... except for this one," she said indicating to the Weasley Swamp, "... is to be aware of the dangers of flesh-eaters. As fascinating as they are, should you intrude on their territory be aware of the consequences which may follow. Be prepared, take precautions..." Now the last question before their activity... Seren checked her watch again to double check they were on time... good. "So we know that there are numerous components of an ecosystem, and we've looked at the swamp ecosystem in some detail... but... can anyone hazard a guess as to what the function of the swamp ecosystem is?" And yes, it had functions. F-flesh eaters?? The second year took a small gulp, again glad that the Weasley Swamp didn't have any of those. So, swamps. Places I never really want to be, she noted to herself. The function of a swamp ecosystem? Well lots of things right? To give homes to animals and plants that need that type of environment...and... She listened to some of the other things the students were saying and then raised her hand. "I agree, one of the many functions of the swamp ecosystem is to help keep water in certain places for animals and plants that need it -which also helps move and keep water away from places that need to get rid of it. The water, I mean." That made sense to me anyway. Quote: Originally Posted by Hera So the lesson... had been a rather productive one, and now there was only one thing left for them to do. Hopefully there wouldn't be too many moans and groans, and if there were... too bad. "Good, so I think we've identified most of a swamps functions, however I will just reiterate the six key points, for those of you taking notes." And they were all taking notes, weren't they.. mmhhmm. "The swamp is a haven for numerous organisms and is part of natures processes and cycles." Always remember the cycles. "It assists in controlling flooding, it preserves water, it's a source of food for humans and creatures alike. Swamps inhibit land erosion from rivers and oceans and it filters out pollutants." So all in all... it was an important ecosystem, yes? Yes. "For the final part of our lesson, and to wrap up our case study... I would like you all to draw or sketch a diagram of the Weasley swamp and then annotate the parts that you deem to be significant in providing any one of the functions we've just discussed." Pulling out a folded piece of parchment from her pocket, she held it up, tapped it with her wand and left it hovering in midair. "It should, resemble something like this... though really, yours should possess more detail." Hers was just an example, to model what annotating should look like and all... Eliza's ears perked up when she heard they would be drawing a sketch of the swamp. She loved to draw and actually already had a drawing pad with her in her bag. She opened to a blank page and started working on her sketch. This could take a little bit... she thought as she eyed the various plants in the swamp.