Who Can Live here?
- M. Walling
- Sep 7, 2016
- 1 min read
Goal:
Identify a suitable study site for students, either on or near school grounds. (A current or future Schoolyard Habitats location makes an excellent study site). Study sites should potentially provide habitat for at least 4 to 7 different species.
Objectives:
Locate habitat elements on a specific site
Assess site’s potential as a suitable habitat for a specific species
Identify an area of the site that would include the most habitat elements for a specific species
Day 1:
Class work: Students assess the fitness of a habitat for a specific species
Students prepare the first week by making predictions and researching the elements of the "Who Can Live Here" document.
Dividing them up into habitat groups (Raccoon, Skunk, Snake, Rabbit, Possum, butterflies)
Location: Dallas Police Memorial Park
Day 2:
Explore outside to find assigned animals habitats
Record the information on the Who Can Live Here
Location: Katy Trail
Day 3:
Explore outside to find assigned animals habitats
Record the information on the Who Can Live Here
Location: Dealey Plaza
Day 4:
Students present findings to the class
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