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A nature reserve is a place where animals live
in a protected environment. Many endangered animals are to be found
in reserves.
The animals in reserves are usually native to the area, unlike zoos
which have animals from all over the world.
Your
Task:
You are to plan a Nature Reserve for one of the following
places...Tasmania, Central Australia or North East Queensland.
You must select 10 animals which could be put in the reserve and of
these you will choose the 6 you consider most suitable.
You must include one animal which is endangered and one animal that
you previously knew little about.
You must justify each selection.
You will then design a plan for your Nature Reserve taking into
consideration the needs of the animals you have selected.
Points to consider
- the climate and general environment of your selected site
- each animals' suitability to the area (the selected animals should be "native" to the environment of the site)
- the layout of the reserve eg: Do you need cages? What animals you would put together? How will you organise feeding areas?
- a name for your reserve and whether or not it will be open to the public
You may work in teams of up to 3 students
Work should be presented as a slide show eg Kid
Pix, Clarisworks
/ Appleworks or Microsoft PowerPoint.
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Step 1 Print the summary
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Step 2 Where can I find information?
You may select your animals to research from this list or
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Web Sites
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Other Sources of Information include:
CD roms (eg The Animals)
Town library
School library
National Parks and Wildlife
Step 3 What do I do with the information?
Record all relevant information on the summary
sheet and plot the animal habitats on the blank map.
As a team choose your location - you must justify your choice.
You then decide which animals to include. You must justify your
choices.
Step 4 Presentation
- Present findings as a slide show presentation using Kid Pix or Clarisworks/Appleworks or Microsoft PowerPoint.
- Include a photo or picture of each animal and the reasons for choosing your animal.
- Introduce each of your team members
Your presentation must include:
- a map of Australia clearly showing your selected site
- a description of the environment found at this site
- a list of the selected animals (including at least one endangered and one which you previously knew little about)
- a map or plan of your proposed Nature Reserve (as well as a name)
REMEMBER to cite your sources!