Lions, Tigers, and Bears'''Oh my

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Lions, Tigers, and Bears...Oh my!
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Introduction

• Are you ready to join a team of animal experts?
  As part of your application to be the zoo's new
  coordinator, you must complete several
  challenging tasks. You'll make decisions about
  what animals to purchase for the zoo based on
  financial information provided to you. You'll
  gather specific data about the animals you
  choose, including their weight and expected
  lifespan. Finally, you'll present your findings
  to the hiring committee. So pack up your gear and
  don't forget your algebra tool kit. This
  adventure is going to be wild!

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Challenge Outline

• Zoo Challenge 1
• First, read a letter from the zoo Animals Inc.
  The letter is found in the Process section. Then,
  create a spreadsheet according to the request of
  the zoo.

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Zoo Challenge 2

• Next, research the average weight, lifespan, and
  gestation and/or incubation period of each animal
  in your newly created zoo. Check the Website list
  for links you can travel to on the Internet.

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Zoo Challenge 3

• Combine your graphs, spreadsheets, calculations,
  and research gathered from challenges 1 and 2.
• Make a list of the animals you chose and an
  explanation of why you chose them.
• Include a picture of each of the animals you
  selected in your project.
• Include your spreadsheets, calculations, and
  graphs. Draw conclusions from the calculations
  and graphs you have constructed.

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The Process

• Challenge 1
• Challenge 2
• Challenge 3

Zoo Challenge 1 Spreadsheet
Website List
Zoo Challenge 2 Spreadsheet
Question/Response Sheet
Zoo Glossary
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Handouts

• Challenge 1 Process
• Challenge 2 Process
• Challenge 3 Process
• Challenge 1 Spreadsheet
• Challenge 2 Spreadsheet
• Question/Response
• Guidance
• Zoo Glossary
• Website Links
• Checklist

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Assessment
1. Complete and turn in all components to Lions,
Tigers, and Bears WebQuest
2. Complete the Mean, Median, and Mode Test in
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