Create a Map of Local Flora and Fauna What We Are Going To Do We are going to make a guidebook to plants and animals in our area The guidebook will include a map a short description of each plant or animal ID: 1048050
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1. Creating a guidebook to local plants and animalsCreate a Map of Local Flora and Fauna
2. What We Are Going To DoWe are going to make a guidebook to plants and animals in our area.The guidebook will include:a map.a short description of each plant or animal.
3. Position and DirectionCoordinates are a useful way to find a position on a map.The co-ordinates make a grid.This direction is called the y-axis.This direction is called the x-axis.
4. Using CoordinatesTo find a position, read the number in the x-axis, then the number in the y-axis. Write these in brackets separated by a comma. For example: the rabbit coordinate is (2,4). the butterfly coordinate is (5,5).
5. Creating Your MapUsing grid paper make a map of the area you have been given.Each square on the grip paper is equal to a measurement of 0.3 meters (the length of a ruler).Include any buildings, plants and animals.Take a digital picture of each plant or animal in the area.Record their location using x and y coordinates.
6. Back in the ClassroomFor each plant or animal, complete the record sheet:Stick on the photograph.Write a short description:What is it called?What does it look like?Do you need to do anything else to find it?We will put all of the maps and worksheets together to make our class guidebook!