Design a LGM (Little Green Man) - or a LGW

Objective:
To show knowledge of different elements of planetary ecology

Activity:
To draw and explain imaginary creatures that have adapted to the unique ecology of an imaginary planet

Materials:
For each student:
unlined paper, markers or other drawing medium
For lesson:
slips of paper with ecological facts
Ecological Fact Sheet that shows effects of planet factor (included in this packet)

Previous Knowlege Necessary:
The students should be aware of the basic properties of certain ecological factors including gravity, heat, wind, atmosphere and water. (can use Ecological Fact Sheet)

Procedure:
  1. Each student is given a slip of paper that lists a few ecological facts about an imaginary planet. Example: This planet has a thin atmosphere and strong gravity.

  2. The student will draw an imaginary creature that has adapted to the specific ecological needs of the planet. Using the above example, the student might draw something like this:

    Sketch of LGM

  3. The students can explain why they drew their creature a certain way or they can show their creatures and have the others guess about the ecology of the planet.
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