Unit Project
Design an Eagle Sanctuary (1-4 students)
PRODUCT: Plan for Pembroke Pines Eagle Sanctuary
SUBJECT: Bald Eagle habitat and public involvement, education and safety
Research and Take Notes
 Research Bald Eagle habitats. Keeping in mind that all biotic and abiotic
factors are interrelated, find out which factors are an important part of an eagle
habitat in Pembroke Pines. Hypothesis how the alteration or removal of any of
these elements, or the addition of any not currently present elements, may
impact the attractiveness of a nest site to a pair of eagles looking for a new nest
site. You should focus some research on the differences of “urban eagles”
compared to more traditional, rural eagles. Take notes based on your research.
Include a bibliography.
 Search for a location. Using what you have learned during your research, find
a suitable location to develop your Eagle Sanctuary. You should consider the
needs of the eagles, as well as the needs of the public. Is the land publicly
owned or available for purchase? Does it contain the most important elements
to ensure the reproductive success of the eagles?
 Include the public. Someone will have to pay for creating the Eagle Sanctuary.
Devise a plan that addresses this issue. Will there be community fundraisers?
What will they entail? Will a corporate donor be solicited? If so, what will compel
them to donate the large sum of money necessary? How much money will be
required? One way to encourage public funding is to offer the public a valuable
resource in exchange for their donations. Will there be an educational aspect to
your Eagle Sanctuary so that the public can view and learn about the eagles? If
so, how will the eagles be protected from disturbing intrusion from a public that
doesn’t always understand the reclusive nature of Bald Eagles. Be sure to
address safety issues such as traffic in the area and children wandering close to
the road while their eagle viewing parents are distracted.
Plan and Create Your Sanctuary Presentation
 Decide on the medium. What kind of presentation will you make? Will you
present a poster, a photo album, or another way such as a Power Point
presentation?
 Plan your display. Come up with a catchy title and layout. Your presentation
should include a visual that shows where the sanctuary will be located and how
the public will be involved in developing your plan.
 Prepare your presentation. Brainstorm a “hook” to capture the audience’s
attention. Organize your presentation of the sanctuary details so that the
audience clearly understands the need for, and appropriateness of each
element.
Name______________________________Period_________________Date___________
EVALUATION RUBRIC: DESIGN AN EAGLE SANCTUARY
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
Many biotic and abiotic components are
addressed in the plan
5
4
3-2
1-0
Proposed location provides suitable food,
shelter, and nesting sites
5
4
3-2
1-0
Reasonable
proposed
are
5
4
3-2
1-0
Public involvement is addressed in areas of
safety and education.
5
4
3-2
1-0
Evidence of research is supported with a
bibliography containing extensive, reliable
sources. Each student submits own research.
5
4
3-2
1-0
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
Chosen visuals provide important clarity to the
vision of the sanctuary
5
4
3-2
1-0
Visuals are neatly presented and large enough to
be seen from a distance
5
4
3-2
1-0
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
with
5
4
3-2
1-0
All presenters appear knowledgeable about
the needs of the eagles and the public, as
well as the details of the sanctuary
5
4
3-2
1-0
Completely
Mostly
Partially
Poorly
Efficient and productive
5
4
3-2
1-0
“Special Something” extra credit Project
has some outstanding aspect
5
Content
avenues
for
funding
Visuals
Presentation
Capture’s audience’s
attention
interesting “hook” or introduction
Use of Class Time
Subtotal:
Total ____________ = ________________%
50