Introduction

      For this class I will be researching the interactions between organisms found throughout Central Iowa. I will be spending time in the woods each week studying the plants and animals that thrive in Iowa's timbers, prairies, and farmland. Two of the species that I will focus on are turkey and deer. These animals, due to their size have the capability of having a larger impact on their surrounding environment. I will be documenting evidence of their movements and interaction with the ecosystem. Along with field research I will be researching text and researching the internet for relevant information surrounding these environments. I will also be interviewing people that have connections in this field. The chance to do my own field study in high school was my main motivation for pursuing this class. I have spent 12 years learning in the classroom and I now have the chance to use that knowledge in the real world which is a fantastic opportunity. I hope that this course gives me experience that I can use to help myself in my career pursuit for years to come.