Doing Some Antarctic Research: Activity

The citizen project that I have picked is the project where I will find and report about plants and animals in my community. I have chosen this project due to the fact that the information that will be used in this project relates to pasts events that I have experienced in my life. This project will be on Barn Swallows and their population. At my home, I have Barn Swallows that live in the rafters of my barn and I have actually taken care of one before setting it free once it was old enough. This project applies to my future career goals because I want to get my animal rehabilitation license and to do that, I need to know about animals. Thus, doing this project will allow me to learn more about Barn Swallow populations and where they are located.

This project will help me to make connections with the world because I will be working with one of the most-well known organization on Maui. I will learn more about turtles and their habitats. This will challenge me because I will need to dedicate my time during the week. This means I need to organize my time and plans. I have a list of five questions that will be answered to finish my project. These questions are: How do turtles hatch their eggs and how it looks like? What can we do to help turtles? What does turtles do in their daily life? How many turtles still remain in Hawaii? How much does turtles affect our environment?

getting them wet. I also will discuss their origin and how they need care and

I will be doing my protection Plan project on the Florida Manatees. I chose this species because a lot of manatees are dying because of threats like ''collision with watercraft'' the propellers on the boat inflict serious and fatal wounds to the manatee, most manatees have scars on their bodies because of ''Collision with watercraft''. Another threat to manatees is habitat loss. Habitat loss is the ''greatest-long-term'' threat to manatees. It is also the most common cause of their death.

Joel Sartore, photographer, is the main focus in this article. Over the years Sartore has created a collection of photos that he has taken of different species of animals. These animal photos have created a movement that’s goal is to inspire people and get their attention in order to help protect the lives of animals, especially those that are threatened. This organization, Photoark, is pushing the photography of zoo animals in order to get public attention. Animal play a huge role in the balance of our planet. What Joel Sartore is trying to do is save our biodiversity by protecting animals in order to preserve the environment. Throughout the article the author explains the goals of Sartore and explains the Photoark project that is growing wildly to save animals. The awareness of these animals may just be the thing to save them and our planets

The green sea turtle occurs throughout tropical and subtropical oceans and is among the largest of the hard-shelled sea turtles growing to as much as 440 pounds and four feet in length. The breeding populations in Florida were listed as endangered in 1978 (43 FR 32800 32811, July 28, 1978) whereas all other populations were listed as threatened (NOAA 2015h). There is a proposal for identification of a North Atlantic green sea turtle distinct population that would be listed as threatened, continuing its current listing status near New York (80 FR 51763 51764, August 26, 2015). They are found in the shallow waters (except during migration) of shoals, bays, lagoons reefs, and inlets, often where submerged aquatic vegetation exists, from Maine south to Florida, and throughout the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea (USFWS 2015n, 2015o; NOAA 2015e). Green sea turtles nests are not present in New York; however, they occasionally are found stranded on or near the shore (NYSDEC 2015ad). Breeding takes places in subtropical to tropical oceans every two, three, or four years between June and September, with peak nesting in June and July (NOAA 2015h; USFWS 2015u). Hatching usually occurs at night, and many green sea turtle hatchlings seek refuge and food in masses of floating sea plants (USFWS

Let us call her a scientist and biologist in the making. Elizabeth is one of Ryan’s 12th grade students who is doing her senior project on sea turtles. Michael discussed tractability of the turtles and scientific development and suggests to her that she focus her project on that. Elizabeth said that she “wants to give a presentation to elementary school students, and sixth graders” to be more specific. Her project plan has great substance. She wants to impress upon our youth how important sea turtle sustainability truly is. Ryan says that he “likes to get his students involved and encourages project based activities as an effective learning tool.” Each year they do a senior project, which consists of the four P’s. The students are required to do an eight page paper; show a product; put a portfolio together; and give a presentation on their project. Last year Ryan’s class contributed 350 origami turtles to our 1,000, which are displayed in the new STPS education center. This contribution brings endless education opportunities to all knowledge seekers that come in every single day. Ryan’s preparatory based learning method is ideal as introductory college courses. His students will be better prepared for higher academia and performance achievements as they transition into

* Further build interest by discussing some interesting topics and facts related to ecology and

The student will use various items to learn to create or draw different animals to place in their habitat projects. Animal Habitats Materials Needed: • Crayons • White construction paper, 1 sheet per student • Magazines, nature calendars and other print resources with photographs of desert, forest, wetlands, and prairie environments • Clothespins • Different color Sharpies • Googly Eyes • Magnets • Glue • White Paper or Paper Plate or Cup for Alligator’s Teeth Experiment #1: Procedure: 1. The students will choose and draw a picture of the habitat they would like to visit. 2. Once the drawings are complete, the students will share them with the rest of the class.

Within the Endangered Species Act, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service helps watch over and investigate the health of different species. Then, local and national scientist collects data to determine if a species gets put on the Endangered Species list. The main factor to determine the endangerment of a species is if a large percentage of the species’ habitat has been destroyed. Next, note if the animal’s population has been excessively decreasing, threatened by disease, or any terrorized by any predators. Also, record any man-made

My report is on the savanna biome and the animal that lives in it called the cheetah. I will be talking about many things having to do with the savanna biome like the weather, plant life, and etc. The animal called the cheetah will be spent talking about its habitat, eating habits, and other great things about this wonderful animal.

The problems which have arisen since 1973 seem to be endless. First of all, the time needed to put an endangered species on the list is much too long. By the time most species get on the list, they are on the brink of extinction. Second, private

This project is part of my Independent Project Fundamentals II class. This was a project we had our own choice to pick what to do. The title of my project is, "Saving the Turtles" this project is about saving the turtles and helping them live in a better environment. I was able to do this project by joining the Hawaii Wildlife Fund. This organization protects and helps turtles every day and every year. They are the people you call when a turtle or other marine animals that are injured or in danger. This project addresses Civil Literacy and Engagement because I'm helping in my community (keeping marine animals safe) and addressing the problem to the public. The organization's goal is to inform the community (especially the tourists) about how endangered turtles are, how we can help

Now, as most may know sea turtles are both marine and land animals depending on what stage of life they are in. Which means that they need to be able to go on land during certain stages of their lives. One of the main reasons why a sea turtle will go on to land is to lay their eggs. Within the last few years this has become harder and harder for the already endangered species. It

Sea turtles have been a big help in maintaining the health of the world's ocean for more than 100 million years. They help by keeping up coral reefs all the way to transporting nutrients to beaches. Major changes have occurred in oceans everywhere due to the decline of the sea turtle population. Oceans are unhealthy because of this. It is time for us to protect the sea turtles and rebuild their population to ensure healthy oceans in the future. According to oceana.org, there are seven species of sea turtles that roam the world, six of which inhabit U.S. waters, and have been listed as either endangered, or threatened. Up until now, all six of these species are not at a healthy level despite protection measures from the Endangered Species Act (ESA). Some populations even continue to decline. Even at a diminished population, sea turtles play an important role in ecosystems. They are also extremely important to humans because they keep oceans healthy, and we use the ocean as a food source. They keep up the health of the ocean in many different ways, all of which, are very important.