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Loan Programs - Computer
DEER DISCOVERY (6th Grade, Ages 10-12) THEMES: Habitat, Predator/Prey relationships, Carrying Capacity An interactive computer program providing an overview of white-tailed deer ecology. Habitat, digestion, life cycle, antler growth are all explored. Students 'Design A Forest" by selecting habitat components, deer population, and both predator and competitor species. Management options for deer population management are explored in this real life issue. A report is produced defining student results of their 'forest.' NATIONAL PARK LINKS TO THE CHESAPEAKE BAY (7th Grade, Ages 11-13) THEMES: Ecosystem, Watershed, Sources of Pollution, Wetlands. An interactive computer program to help students realize the impact of their everyday decisions on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Koala-T, a waterdroplet character, leads students on a journey from a National Park to the Chesapeake Bay. At the end of the journey, a graph is displayed showing students the impact of their decisions on water quality. Educator'' Guide provided. These programs are available for loan through the mail at no cost. Deer Discovery is IBM/PC compatible. National ParkLinks to the Chesapeake Bay is IBM/PC and Mac compatible. |
