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Gathered from the internet and adapted for use from another teacher. I apologize for not seeing a name to credit.
Do you know?
Georgia is in the Southeastern part of the United States, on the continent of North America.
There it is!
Georgia itself is divided into different regions. Each region is different from the others in their own
Georgia borders the Atlantic Ocean, so it also has a coastline and an abundance of barrier islands. Neat!
Are you ready to find out what makes each region special? Do you want to know what kinds of plants and animals might be found in each?
Lets start in Georgias Mountain Region! Have you ever been to the mountains?
really tall trees like the Tulip Poplar and the Hemlock.
You might also see some cool animals that call the Georgia Mountains their home.
Mudpuppies and American Toads are two amphibians which live in this habitat. Both need to live by mountain streams, but they love to hang out in the woods!
Box Turtles and Copperhead Snakes are two reptiles which live in this mountain habitat. Can you think of a reason why these two would be perfectly at home in the woods?
Lots of animals love to be high in the trees of the Georgia Mountains! Can you name these three?
Black Bears, Mountain Lions, and Coyotes are major predators in the mountains!
Theyre so furry!
The Black Vulture is a scavenger that keeps this habitat clean- they have an important job here! Sadly, they were almost wiped out due to DDT- it made their eggs too soft to hatch. Now they are on the
Humans use of DDT changed this habit just enough to almost kill off an entire species of bird.
Can you think of other ways humans could possibly change this habitat, thus affecting the plants and animals that thrive
Hop back on the bus! Its time to leave the Mountain Region!
We could use a canoe though! Lets check out the lakes and rivers first!
Near the Chattahoochee River and Lake Lanier, we might find some interesting critters! Water makes a great habitat!
Snapping Turtles and River Otters thrive in the Piedmont Region. Can you think of some reasons why these two would be perfectly at home in the water?
The Piedmont is home to the Red-Cockaded Woodpecker and the Mourning Dove.
The Piedmont is also home to White-tailed Deer. They prefer wooded areas, but as we continue to populate the area, we force them into unsafe territory.
As we increase the human population in this region, we continue to push animals out of their natural habitats. Here are some coyotes in downtown Atlanta- if caught, they are most likely re-released outside of the state. They are not a threat to humans, but they do prey upon family pets now that we share a habitat with them.
Can you think of other ways humans could possibly change this habitat, thus affecting the plants and animals that thrive here? How can we protect the environment?
Load up! Lets head farther south into the Coastal Plain Region! Its a big region, so we have lots to explore!
Coastal Plain
Most trees would drown in this habitat, but not the Cypressit loves all that muck!
That muck is also a great habitat for American Alligators. They call the swamps
Since mosquitoes need warm temperatures and water in which to lay their eggs.
The swamps are a perfect habitat for the little bloodsuckers! Ouch!
Closer to the coast, there are lots of tall pines and Saw Palmettos.
Georgias state bird, the Brown Thrasher, might nest in trees like
It has lots of huge branches to choose from, and the moss that grows on them would make perfect nesting
If I were a bird, Id make my home in one of Georgias Live Oaks! (Its the Georgia State Tree!)
Wire grass and sea weed are two type of vegetation that abound near the coast.
Southern Toads love the nestle among the vegetation and catch mosquitoes! Yummy!
Double-crested Cormorants, Snowy Egrets, and Blue Heron love to live near the coastal waters. Can you guess why?
The Little Grass Frog is one of the tiniest critters that live in this coastal habitat. The armadillo is one of the most unique animals that make this region their home. (They just dont fare so
Can you brainstorm some things that humans might do to try to conserve this habitat for all of the plants and animals that live here?
Where the warm, salty waters of the Atlantic Ocean meet our state, a very unique habitat is created.
Jekyll Islalnd and St. Simons Island are two of many barrier islands along Georgias coast.
Lets make our field trip a bit more interesting! Want to?
To see some of Georgias coolest animals, well need one of these! Sub=Below Marine=Water
They were named Right because when they were hunted long ago, they were easy to catch, they floated when killed, and they held lots of oil and meat. They were just right for hunting. Sadly, they
Ok, so this habitat extends beyond our state, but we are lucky enough to have these animals call Georgia waters
Loggerhead Sea Turtles and Manatees can also be found in waters off of Georgias coast!
Manatees like to swim close to the surface, and so many get killed or injured by boats. Sea turtles are caught in fishing traps and
Can you think of other ways that humans put the sea creatures in danger? Can you think of some ways we can try to protect them?
Keep going for some cool ideas to take your learning to the next level!
Think about the features that some animals have that make them feel perfectly at home in one of Georgias habitats. Can you design or create a brand new animal that has similar features so that they could survive happily in one of Georgias habitats?
Which of Georgias regions is your favorite? Which of these regions has plants, animals, and climate you would enjoy learning more about?
Create a 3-D Diorama ( no bigger than a mans shoebox) of one of Georgias habitats. What animals and plants must you include to make it seem more life-like?
Use your Georgia power point, habitats booklet, and sites linked on Bandys website to gather the information you need to make your diorama. Your focus for this project is to make a habitat with a star animal within a Georgia region. Plants and other animals should also be those found in that region.
Page 3 Make a list of plants and animals that do belong in the Georgia region you have chosen to research. Write a paragraph telling why do they live there? Why are they suited to live in the Georgia region you have created? Could they live in any other place?
Page 4 Using facts you have learned about Georgia regions, write a narrative story from the viewpoint of the focus animal in your diorama. Your story should include facts about the region and life in that region in a creative manner! You may brainstorm and gather ideas for this page at home but the story must be written at school.
Extension 1: Create a web coming .. Not due til 20th Other components need to be complete first
Extension 2: Habitats disappearing coming .. Not due til 20th Other components need to be complete first