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PA Nature : Resource Inquiry
PA Nature : Resource Inquiry
Learning Target: Identify resources which can be used for gathering reliable information about nature in Pennsylvania.
Learning Target: Identify resources which can be used for gathering reliable information about nature in Pennsylvania.
Directions : Write the answers in order on paper to be scanned for submission on Classroom.
1.Engage: Check out this video ( same as above)
1.Engage: Check out this video ( same as above)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JyrbqiCokdw
Name as many animals that are seen as possible. Write them down.
2. Explore: Check out these resources on the web. Explain the mission of each. Identify them. Are they a government organization, or a citizen group? Are they local, statewide or nationwide?
2. Explore: Check out these resources on the web. Explain the mission of each. Identify them. Are they a government organization, or a citizen group? Are they local, statewide or nationwide?
A. Pennsylvania Game Commission: PAGC
B. Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission:
C. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary
D. Trout Unlimited
E. Ducks Unlimited
F. Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA)
G. Audubon Society
H. Berks Nature
3. Explain: The purpose is to write a short bit about science, using science terms and resources.
3. Explain: The purpose is to write a short bit about science, using science terms and resources.
Write a paragraph about how some of these organizations could be helpful in finding information about nature in which you would be interested. For example, if you were interested in how to hunt for ducks, which resources could you use, and what types of information would they provide? Your paragraph must be at least six sentences long.
Write a paragraph about how some of these organizations could be helpful in finding information about nature in which you would be interested. For example, if you were interested in how to hunt for ducks, which resources could you use, and what types of information would they provide? Your paragraph must be at least six sentences long.
4. Elaborate:
4. Elaborate:
Find some information about PA Nature using these and other resources. Wikipedia is a useful starting place and may be used.
Find some information about PA Nature using these and other resources. Wikipedia is a useful starting place and may be used.
A. What Wild Life Management Units are found in Berks County? WMU Map
B. What PA Government organization protects amphibians?
C. What citizen environmental groups have a goal of protecting clean water resources?
D. Where is Hawk Mountain Sanctuary? What is it's mission? Who studies there?
E. What is Berks Nature trying to do? Berks Nature
5. Evaluate: Take this formative practice quiz to check your understanding of this topic: Practice Quiz
5. Evaluate: Take this formative practice quiz to check your understanding of this topic: Practice Quiz
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