The Mystery of the Disappearing Elk and the Purple Flowers
Task: A little detective work in ecological field
- Figure out what the purple flowering plant is
- Describe it’s biology
- Decide if it needs to be controlled
- What actions should be taken to save the elk
-Make a PowerPoint presentation of 6-8 slides with your findings and explain your actions.
Process:
1. Identify the purple flowering plant.
2. Explain why it is increasing.
3. How might it have gotten on the National Elk Refuge?
4. Figure out if and why it needs to be controlled.
5. What steps would you take as the refuge biologist?
