Activity Overview
Rainforests at the Crossroads: Use a set of XY coordinates to map the locations of an agouti and an ocelot at one-hour intervals. After determining the locations of the animals, use the information to solve the mystery behind the agouti's death.
Before the Activity
See the attached teacher document (pdf file) for notes and guidelines for this activity.
Print and copy the attached activity document and research article (pdf files) for your class. The research article is in the during the activity section below.
During the Activity
Students will:
Use the TI-73 Explorer™
and a set of XY coordinates to map the locations of an agouti and an ocelot at one-hour intervals from 12:00 pm until 5:00 pm
Use the information to draw conclusions about each animals movements and actions during certain time intervals
Directions
Distribute the activity document and research article to your class
Read and discuss the research article.
Follow the activity procedures outlined in the student document
After the Activity
Students complete the data analysis section of the activity
Discuss the results of the data analysis with your students