We are learning to think like a geographer when comparing global locations.
We are learning aboutĀ importance of environments to people in three global locations, and how they protect their special places.
ACTIVITY 1
Think Like a Geographer. Take the quiz to decide which words a geographer might use.
CODE: 458225
ACTIVITY 2
Which words can be used to describe the numbats’ environment?
- Use Google Earth
- Google Maps
- World Book Online
to hunt for the best words.
CODE: 194819
ACTIVITY 3
We will be hosting a guest speaker who lives near the Dryandra Forest. In a comment below, write a question which can be asked.
ACTIVITY 4
Join in the Citizen Science activity to help identify species in the Dryandra Woodland here.
what effects there life style and how
People who dump their pets will make their pets not only go into the forest but eat and kill numbats for food. This makes the population of numbats go down.
Q: Do the wild animals in the Dryandra forest come into the village and attack the villagers?
Q: Is the Dryandra forest dangerous? Is there anything poisonous there?
Q: Are there animals such as foxes there?
Q: Have there been any bushfires in the Dryandra forest that have affected the population of animals?
Yes! there are animals such as foxes at Dryandra Forest
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dryandra_Woodland
there are foxes at dryandra forest http://www.numbat.org.au/
Are any of the creatures harmful that live in Dryandra Forrest?
Is there any thing protecting the village from bush fires or dangerous creatures?
Two excellent questions, Sascha. I hope our guest speaker can help us answer these.
Hi Sascha, we have found out that there are actually humans being harmful to the Dryandra Forest environment. Even though there are some people trying to protect it.
http://www.wanowandthen.com/Dryandra-Woodland.html
what’s the weather like In dryandra forest?
the max this week is 18 degrees and the lowest is 1
https://www.google.com.au/search?q=weather+dryandra&sourceid=ie7&rls=com.microsoft:en-AU:IE-SearchBox&ie=&oe=&gfe_rd=cr&ei=BQSIWabtOrLr8Afgk4GoAw
How many species live in dyandra forest?
There are more than 100 species of birds and 24 mammals
http://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/Listing/Dryandra_Woodland
What is it like living near all the wildlife?
Why is Dryandra Forrest called what it is and why do Numbats only live in Dryandra Forrest
how many are estimated to be left?
There are less than 1500 Left in the world!!!š§
http://www.softschools.com/facts/animals/numbat_facts/271/
Thanks for including the link Aedan.
How hot is it in the Dryandra forest?
Does it rain alot ?
How many animals are in the Dryandra forest?
How much water is in the Dryandra forest?
There are more than 124 species
http://www.australiasgoldenoutback.com/Listing/Dryandra_Woodland
The hottest day its been is 40.7 degrees and the coldest has been 0.0 degrees.
In dryandra forest do they walk through the forest to check the animals?
In dryandra forest they use dogs to patrol!
Nicole, can you include the link where you found this information? We can then do some fact checking.
How do you feel about the local numbat becoming nearly extinct?
why did you start becoming interested in
numbats and how old were you when you did?
is Dryandra Forest dangerous?
What do numbats eat?
Is Dryandra Forest in danger of being destroyed?
How cold does it get in Dryandra Forrest?
Dryandra is described as a semi-arid. It is warm and dry.
You need to include the source of your information.
the dryandra forest has an average of 500 millimeters of rainfall each year.
Is there anyone living in Dryandra Forrest?
Why are there weird coloured holes in the pasture at Dryandra forest?
Wow, Joshua. It seems you have been looking closely for information on Google Earth or Maps. Are you able to take a screenshot and then I will put it on the Level Up blog for us all to do some thinking.
DOES THE WEATHER CHANGE A LOT IN DRYANDRA FOREST? OR DOES IT STAY THE SAME WEATHER FOR A WHILE?
Nice question, Kanin. I think you should have a go at answering this yourself – it’s Google-able! Try using the word CLIMATE in your search and look for the name of the largest town near the Dryandra Forest. Good luck!
why are the numbats endangered?
they are easy to catch so they are hunted by introduced cats,dogs and foxes. also some of there land was taken for agriculture!!
oops forgot the link
http://www.bagheera.com/inthewild/van_anim_numbat.htm
your getting of the topic
how old is the drandra forrest
How big are Numbats?
How long are they?
The numbat is a small, colorful creature between 35 and 45 centimeters (14 and 18 in) long, including the tail, with a finely pointed muzzle and a prominent, bushy tail about the same length as its body.
Numbat – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbat
Did you just copy this? Please take the time to put your comment in your own words.
did you know that the numbat is endangered because of habitat loss via foxes and cats
Do Numbats live anywhere else apart from Dryandra Forest and zoos.
The numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus), also known as the banded anteater, marsupial anteater, or walpurti, is a marsupial native to Western Australia and recently re-introduced to South Australia. Its diet consists almost exclusively of termites.
Numbat – Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Numbat
Please do not copy directly from a source. We don’t know if you understand what you read.
How do adult Numbats eat 20,000 termites a day. how do they?
we wonder what the numbat scientist is working on to save the numbats.
Does it usually have downpour in the Dryandra forest?
Q: how long have people been living in the dryandra forest.
Q: Do houses effect most habitats?
Q: what is the typical cause of an animal’s extiniction in the dryandra forest?