1. EDUU 551 Teacher Power Point – Larsen
Table of Contents
 Wonder and Discovery: Expectations!
 Project Description
 Wetlands Creature Suggestions
 Sequence of Activities
 Grading
Wonder and Discovery
 What if you had the chance to visit a wetlands area nearby?
 What wetlands creature would you want to watch and learn more about?
 Do you have any experience with wetlands and the inhabitants?
 Why are wetlands important?
 What are some things that harm wetlands and the inhabitants?
Project Description
WETLANDS: FILTERS, SPONGES, & MAGNETS FOR
BIODIVERSITY
 Observe the wetlands ecosystem and wildlife on the Coyote Hills fieldtrip.
 Choose a wetlands creature you would like to research and learn about.
 Brainstorm with the class on why wetlands are important.
 Brainstorm independently on questions you have about your creature. (Be
sure to include the creature’s common and scientific name, diet, habits,
enemies, young, and physical characteristics).
 Find some pictures, fun facts and information about your creature (online,
books, magazines, park ranger interviews, etc.), and create a bubble map to
organize your discovery.
 Create a Microsoft PowerPoint of your discoveries (pictures and facts).
 You will have an opportunity to present your PowerPoint to your classmates.
 Paint a likeness of your creature on the class Wetlands Mural.

2. Wetlands Creature Suggestions
Salmon Steelhead trout
Starry Flounder Shrimp
Clams Crabs
Snails Beetles
Dragonflies Wandering Skipper
Shrews Harvest Mice
Harbor seals Sea otter
Deer Herons
Snakes Salamanders
Crayfish Frogs
Toads Turtles
Mosquitoes Raccoon
American peregrine falcon American white pelican
California brown pelican Belding's Savannah sparrow
Bald eagle California gnatcatcher
Burrowing owl Least Bell's vireo
California gull Mallard Ducks
Western snowy plover Swainson's hawk
White-faced ibis California least tern
Double-crested cormorant Snowy Egrets
Common loon Cooper's hawk
Light-footed clapper rail Pintail Ducks
Marsh hawk Sandpipers
Merlin falcon Coots
Osprey Western snowy plover
Sequence of Activities
 Week 1: Coyote Hills Fieldtrip, look at list of wetlands creatures and choose one.
 Week 2: Write out questions you have about your creature. (**Be sure to find the
creature’s common and scientific name, diet, habits, enemies, young, and physical
characteristics). Find some pictures, fun facts and information about your creature
(online, books, magazines, park ranger interviews, etc.)
Week 3: Create a bubble map to organize your discovery.
Week 3-4: Create PowerPoint on the computer (minimum of 6 slides)
 End of Week 4: Present Wetlands Creature PowerPoints (2-3 minutes)
 Week 5: Paint your creature on the class mural

3. Grading
 Rubric will be provided
 You will be graded on the following:
Good Learner & Observer behavior & participation during fieldtrip 10pts
Class participation in brainstorming and discussion 10pts
Completed and thorough Bubble Map 10pts
PowerPoint is clear and organized; includes pictures and facts** 40pts
Correct spelling and grammar 5pts
PowerPoint presentation is clear and engaging 5pts
Portrayed creature on class mural 15pts
Work ethic…Used time effectively 5pts