Chapter 15 Wetlands 381 Copyright Goodheart-Willcox Co., Inc. 5. Social Science. Research the Migratory Bird Hunting Stamp Act and obtain copies of several of the earliest stamps issued. Research the bird species portrayed on the stamps. Determine how the act has affected each of the migratory bird species. 6. Language Arts. Read A Sand County Almanac, by Aldo Leopold. Explain how the use of wetlands has been either right or wrong based on the following quote from this text. ”A thing is right when it tends to preserve the integrity, stability, and beauty of the biotic community. It is wrong when it tends otherwise.” 7. Science. Butterfl ies rely on wetlands for their survival as they migrate across the country. Research plants that attract monarchs and other butterfl ies and establish a butterfl y garden on your school campus. Determine butterfl y and moth varieties native to your area to ensure your garden provides for their needs. 8. Science. Travel to a local wetland and study the soil in that location. How can you determine whether the soil is organic or mineral? What types of wetlands are present in your local community or county and how are they impacted by community activities? FFA and SAE Opportunities 1. FFA: Living to Serve. Help your chapter fulfi ll its community service role by planning an activity to help protect local wetlands. Contact your local Department of Environmental Conservation to identify wetland conservation or restoration activities in progress or local wetlands in need. 2. SAE. Wildlife Protection and Management is a profi ciency award area. Develop a plan to improve wetlands to protect migratory birds, provide habitat for wildlife, or clean water sources for fi sh or amphibians and you have an outstanding SAE! Communicating about Natural Resources 1. Reading and Speaking. World Wetlands Day is February 2. Research the day’s history and the types of activities performed in celebration of wetland conservation. Develop a presentation on wetland conservation and restoration for a local elementary school. Encourage the students to develop posters to hang around the school to promote wetland conservation. 2. Reading and Speaking. The Great Barrier Reef is the largest living organism on Earth. Research this reef system and identify its location, determine the types of aquatic life it supports, and identify the problems it is experiencing. Create a presentation for your class and share your information with others.