Student Worksheet

<BODY bgcolor=#ffffff> <blockquote> <h1 align=center>Student Worksheet<BR> </h1> <P> <CENTER><B>Kathy Paris</B></CENTER> <CENTER><B>Bethel High School</B></CENTER> <CENTER><B>Spanaway, WA<BR> </B></CENTER> <P> <hr width=80%> <p> <B>Objective</B>: To make the concern for wildlife habitat personal by designing your own backyard so it will attract wildlife. <P> <P> 1. Obtain approximate dimensions of your yard _________________________ <BR> <P> 2. Using poster paper, sketch neatly your yard and house (from a helicopter's view); use pencil 1st then color. <P> <ul> <P> a. Show directions of exposure (<B>N, S, E, W</B>) <P> b. Draw in any immovable object (driveways, walks, garage) <P> c. Use these symbols (and put key on your sketch) <P> <P> <table cols=3> <tr valign=top> <td><B>H</B>=house</td><td><B>W</B>=water (pond)-indicate size</td><td><B>PL</B>= plants already there or list their name </td> </tr> <tr valign=top> <td><B>G</B>=garage</td><td><B>BH</B>=birdhouse</td><td><B>F</B>=fence</td> </tr> <tr valign=top> <td><B>P</B>=porch</td><td><B>BF</B>=birdfeeder</td><td><B>L</B>=lawn area </td> </tr> <tr valign=top> <td><B>D</B>=driveway</td><td><B>R</B>=rockpile</td><td><B>DB</B>=dustbath </td> </tr> <tr valign=top> <td><B>V</B>=veggy garden</td><td><B>BP</B>=brushpile</td><td><B>B</B>=birdbath</td> </tr> </table> <P> </ul> <P> 3. Your budget is $500. Use the laminated plant pictures to select <U>at least</U> 10 shrubs and 5 trees. List selected plants on the chart on the reverse side; make sure you <U><B>list what the plant needs</B></U> (shade, sun, zone numbers, etc.). <B>We are in zone 7 or 8; your plant must survive in this zone.<BR> </B> <P> 4. Using handouts provided, fill in the rest of the chart on the reverse side. If your selected plant is not listed, choose another. <BR> <P> 5. Using your chart of plants, make a plan to attract wildlife to your yard. Sketch in the plants you plan to add (those already labeled with a <B>PL</B> and new ones) as directed by teacher. <U><B>Keep in mind the requirements of each plant</B></U><B>: full sun, partial sun, full shade, zone 7 or 8. Don't put a plant that needs full sun in the shade! </B> (The north side of a building is usually shaded). If there is not room in your yard, either do your dream home or remove some plants from your yard (on paper only please.)<BR> <P> 6. Add a minimum of <P> <ul> 2 birdhouse--use <B>BH</B> as symbol (fill in chart below too) <P> 2 feeders--use <B>BF</B> as symbol) <P> 2 water sources--use <B>B</B> for birdbath or <B>W</B> for pond</ul> <P> <U>Make a chart for birdhouses</U> <P> <table cellpadding=3> <tr valign=bottom> <td><U>Design is for House Dimensions</td><td><u>Colors (why these?)</td><td><u>Placement</td><td><u>Likelihood (1-10) that these birds will be in your area.</U></td> </tr> </table> <p> <BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <P> 7. Last, but not least, your bird and other wildlife friends may need additional food besides what your plants provide. A very important note to keep in mind: If you feed birds in the winter, they may become dependent on you and may die if left unattended so you <U>must continue feeding once started</U> into the spring!!!! <P> <P> -------Birdseed is inexpensive and can be purchased in bulk (Eagle Hardware is cheap). <P> -------Keep in tight containers to keep away rodents (garbage pails with lids are good). What additional morsels will you put out for your wildlife friends(ideas from your wildlife needs slides). <BR> <P> <B>To Turn In:</B> A. Chart of plants/heights/descriptions/value to wildlife/etc.; B. Sketch of backyard with dimensions and symbols of plants, etc.; C. Description of birdhouse put in (see #6 above); D. Additional foods provided. </blockquote> <p> <center> <font size=+2> Elements</font> <i>of the</i> <font size=+2> Seminar</font> <hr> <a href="habitats_background.php">Background</a> | <a href="habitats_biography.php">Meet Kathy Paris</a> | <a href="habitats_resources.php">Resources</a> | <a href="habitats_project_summary.php">Project Summary</a> | <a href="habitats_student_worksheet.php">Student Worksheet</a> | <a href="habitats_data_form.php">Data Collection Form</a> | <a href="index.php" target=_top>Back to Index</a> <hr>  <center> <strong> <a href="/search.php" target=_top>Search</a> | <a href="../../" target=_top>Home</a> </strong> </center> <hr width=40%>  </BODY>