Creator: University of Washington | visit site
Grade Range: 4 - 11
This unique program is designed to provide opportunities for students to become more aware of our natural resources, how to keep "common" animals common, and how to read various maps. The website provides a great deal of information for teachers wanting to use this program with their students (see teacher information). The activities could be used in any states, although some of the states already have active projects. This activity could easily be done locally, too, by using a county map. The regional activities provide students with hands-on science activities, field observations, project design and data management. Don’t forget to check out the learning modules that provide lesson plans and standards. rnrnrn
In the Classroom
Use this activity to help foster an appreciation for our land and biodiversity. The maps would work well on a projection screen. Even if your state does not have a project, consider doing a biodiversity "map" of your community and annotating it with digital pictures on a bulletin board or powerpoint slides.
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Tags
animals, biodiversity, diversity, maps, natural resources, resources, animals, maps, resources,