Road to Mt. Charleston

As third graders, you have theopportunity to spend two days exploringMt. Charleston. The more weunderstand before heading to themountain, the better. Let’s get ready!

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To prepare for your mountain adventure, you willwork in assigned teams of three and each have animportant task to complete. All three parts must becompleted by each team.

3.Plant Biologist: Be able to list and describe the featuresof the different pine trees found on Mt. Charleston.5.Animal Biologist: Identify animals that live on Mt.Charleston and explain in detail the characteristics of one of these animals.3. Health and Safety Officer: Understand basic survivalskills and come up with a list of 5 safety rules whenhiking in the mountains.

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1.Plant Biologist

:Create a poster listing at least 3 different pine trees found on Mt.Charleston. Be sure to include illustrations and information that will help us tell one fromanother. Explain why these trees are important in this biome. To find your informationvisit the following sites:http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/bristlecone_pine.htmhttp://encarta.msn.com/media_461517334/Bristlecone_Pine.htmlhttp://www.kiowacd.org/Products/SeedlingTrees/pinon_pine.htmhttp://mojavedesert.net/trees/pinus-monophylla/1.00.html•

Animal Biologist

: Create a poster showing at least 5 animals that live on Mt.Charleston. Choose one of these animals and describe its habitat, diet, and life cycle.What can we do to help this animal survive? Check out these sites:•http://www.birdandhike.com/Wildlife/_Wildl_index.htmhttp://www.desertusa.com/animal.html http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/desert_animal_page.htmhttp://www.livingdesert.org/animals/default.asp

Health and Safety Officer

: Being away from home can be fun, but also a little scary. It isimportant to know how to stay safe. Explore these sites and come up with 5 good rulesto help keep us all be safe on our trip. Make a poster to remind your classmates to besafe and help them know what to do, if something does go wrong.http://www.fs.fed.us/recreation/traveladvisories/safety/safety.shtmlhttp://www.kidsdomain.com/sports/camp/tips.htmlhttp://www.kidshealth.org/kid/stay_healthy/fit/dehydration.html

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