Golden-Cheeked Warbler

Golden-Cheeked Warbler

Michelle HeckmannConcordia University

Michelle HeckmannConcordia University

Table of ContentsTable of Contents

• Introduction

• Task

• Process

• Evaluation

• Conclusion

• Bibliography

I am BIG. I am YELLOW. I have a lot of FEATHERS. I live on Sesame Street.

I am BIG. I am YELLOW. I have a lot of FEATHERS. I live on Sesame Street.

Who am I?Who am I?

Can you name other real life birds that

are yellow and have feathers?

Can you name other real life birds that

are yellow and have feathers?

Yellow Finch

Canary

Eastern

Meadowlark

Verdin

Can you think of one more?Can you think of one more?

The GoldenCheekedWarbler

The GoldenCheekedWarbler

• The Golden Cheeked Warbler is a real life bird that is yellow and has feathers, but it might not be for much longer. They are on the endangered species list and could become extinct if no one agrees to help.

• The Golden Cheeked Warbler is a real life bird that is yellow and has feathers, but it might not be for much longer. They are on the endangered species list and could become extinct if no one agrees to help.

Your Task Your Task

• The Henry Doorly Zoo has agreed to protect the Golden Cheeked Warbler, but they need help. • Everyone on the Zoo staff is currently busy…

so they chose YOU!

• Your task is to Design a Proposed Habitat the Golden Cheeked Warbler will thrive in.

• The Henry Doorly Zoo has agreed to protect the Golden Cheeked Warbler, but they need help. • Everyone on the Zoo staff is currently busy…

so they chose YOU!

• Your task is to Design a Proposed Habitat the Golden Cheeked Warbler will thrive in.

The ProcessThe Process

– Using the websites provided, learn as much as you can about the Golden Cheeked Warbler

– Create a proposal including• a map of the habitat lay out• a list of everything needed to build the habitat,

including what kind of food needs to be ordered.

• Remember, the more information you give the zoo, the better chance of survival the Golden Cheeked Warbler has.

– Using the websites provided, learn as much as you can about the Golden Cheeked Warbler

– Create a proposal including• a map of the habitat lay out• a list of everything needed to build the habitat,

including what kind of food needs to be ordered.

• Remember, the more information you give the zoo, the better chance of survival the Golden Cheeked Warbler has.

The Process continued…The Process continued…

• Your job won’t be easy, so the Zoo has put together a checklist of necessities they want you to focus on

• Your job won’t be easy, so the Zoo has put together a checklist of necessities they want you to focus on

• They have also provided a Publisher template for your map and supplies list

• They have also provided a Publisher template for your map and supplies list

ChecklistChecklist

HabitatHow big does the habitat need to be?What kind of plants are needed?What does the climate need to be?What other animals can the Warblers live

with?What is the layout of the habitat?

HabitatHow big does the habitat need to be?What kind of plants are needed?What does the climate need to be?What other animals can the Warblers live

with?What is the layout of the habitat?

DietWhat are the Warblers going to eat?

DietWhat are the Warblers going to eat?

The Zoo – Your New WorkplaceThe Zoo – Your New Workplace

• Before you go any farther, you need to get an idea of what the zoo is like.

• Look around, but remember, the Golden Cheeked Warbler is counting on you and may be running out of time!

• Before you go any farther, you need to get an idea of what the zoo is like.

• Look around, but remember, the Golden Cheeked Warbler is counting on you and may be running out of time!

Henry Doorly Zoo

More about the Henry

Doorly Zoo

Pictures from the Henry Doorly ZooI’m ready to save the Warbler!

• Check out this video to see what birds (in general) need to survive.

• Remember to include everything you learned birds need in your proposal!

• Check out this video to see what birds (in general) need to survive.

• Remember to include everything you learned birds need in your proposal!

Learn about BIRDSLearn about BIRDS

ResourcesResources

• Now it’s time to learn about the Golden Cheeked Warbler.

• There is so much to learn and so little time! Check out some of these sites to get started.

• Now it’s time to learn about the Golden Cheeked Warbler.

• There is so much to learn and so little time! Check out some of these sites to get started.

Overview

Hear a Warbler

Challenges

EVERYTHING!!Last

Resort

I think I know enough to start

planning!

It’s time to…It’s time to…• Review the

checklist to make sure you have everything covered

• Review the checklist to make sure you have everything covered

• Use the Publisher template and start planning

• Use the Publisher template and start planning

ChecklistChecklist

HabitatHow big does the habitat need to be?What kind of plants are needed?What does the climate need to be?What other animals can the Warblers live

with?What is the layout of the habitat?

HabitatHow big does the habitat need to be?What kind of plants are needed?What does the climate need to be?What other animals can the Warblers live

with?What is the layout of the habitat?

DietWhat are the Warblers going to eat?

DietWhat are the Warblers going to eat?

It’s time to…It’s time to…• Review the

checklist to make sure you have everything covered

• Review the checklist to make sure you have everything covered

• Use the Publisher template and start planning

• Use the Publisher template and start planning

What Grade will I get?What Grade will I get?• Your proposal will be graded using the following

rubric:– Completion _____ / 65

• Completion of WebQuest _____ / 50• Title for Habitat Listed _____ / 5• Name of Creator Listed _____ / 5• Layout submitted on Time _____ / 5

– Accuracy of Habitat Layout ____ / 25– 5 Needed Supplies Listed ____ / 10

• You must print this slide to critique yourself and then turn it in with you proposal!

• Your proposal will be graded using the following rubric:– Completion _____ / 65

• Completion of WebQuest _____ / 50• Title for Habitat Listed _____ / 5• Name of Creator Listed _____ / 5• Layout submitted on Time _____ / 5

– Accuracy of Habitat Layout ____ / 25– 5 Needed Supplies Listed ____ / 10

• You must print this slide to critique yourself and then turn it in with you proposal!

To Complete Your Task…

To Complete Your Task…

• Print a copy of your habitat proposal

• Print a copy of the rubric– Self critique yourself using the rubric– Attach rubric to proposal (use a paper clip)

• Turn rubric and proposal into the Science tray

• Print a copy of your habitat proposal

• Print a copy of the rubric– Self critique yourself using the rubric– Attach rubric to proposal (use a paper clip)

• Turn rubric and proposal into the Science tray

I’ve done it all!

This certifies that

Yousuccessfully saved the

Golden Cheeked Warbler!

The Henry Doorly ZooMs. Heckmann

Witnesses

BibliographyBibliography• Golden-Cheeked Warbler Links

– http://aviary.owls.com/golden_cheeked_warbler/golden_cheeked_warbler.jpg http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/water/description.htm

– http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/gcw/– http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/huntwild/wild/species/gcw/– http://identify.whatbird.com/obj/301/_/Golden-cheeked_Warbler.aspx– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Golden-cheeked_Warbler

• Golden-Cheeked Warbler/Yellow Bird Picture Links– http://www.naturescapes.net/portfolios/displayimage.php?pos=-10030– http://www.birdnature.com/yellowbird.html

• Henry Doorly Zoo Links– http://www.omahazoo.com/– http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Doorly_Zoo– http://zettezoo.blogspot.com/