Unit: Endangered Species

Activity
The following scattergram can be used to accumulate information over the day. Each student simply notes the different types of animals seen that day on the sheet. It is important to note at what time it was that they saw the creature. At the end of the week, students should notice some patterns beginning to emerge. Encourage students who arrive early to school to share their observations with those who use the school after hours.

Time

Variations

• Use the same method to observe changes on a monthly basis over a school year
• Follow-up with the Animal Chart below to provide information why different animals have different rhythms. Encourage students to study their food sources, their threats and adaptations.

Animal Data Chart
Keep a record of the animals you see during your visit to the park. Repeat the activity at home and at school. What are some of the reasons for the similarities and the differences?

Plant Data Chart
Keep a record of the plants you see during your visit to the park. Repeat the activity at home and at school. What are some of the reasons for the similarities and the differences?

*Plants use a variety of methods to disperse their seeds - floating with wind, eaten by animals and deposited elsewhere, sticking to animals until scratched off.