1. 1. Georgia Habitats: Mountains 3rd Grade Life Science Standard: S3L1a
2. 2. Standards Life Science S3L1. Students will investigate the habitats of different organisms and the dependence of organisms on their habitat. a. Differentiate between habitats of Georgia (mountains, marsh/swamp, coast, Piedmont, AtlanticOcean) and the organisms that live there. b. Identify features of green plants that allow them to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia. c. Identify features of animals that allow them to live and thrive in different regions of Georgia. d. Explain what will happen to an organism if the habitat is changed.
3. 3. The Mountains
4. 4. Location: Northern most region of GA Swamps/Marshes AtlanticOcean
5. 5. The mountains are cold in the winter
6. 6. Lots of creeks and streams
7. 7. High above sea level
8. 8. The States Largest Mountain Range The Blue Ridge Mountains in northeast Georgia make up the state's highest mountain range. The Blue Ridge, so named because its peaks and ridges often appear wrapped in a soft blue haze, consists of a nearly unbroken chain of mountains stretching fromVirginia and North Carolina and extending nearly 100 miles into Georgia
9. 9. Situated in the Blue Ridge province, Brasstown Bald is the highest point in Georgia. Beautiful Brasstown Bald, rising 4,784 feet above sea level, is Georgia's highest mountain. As such, this is the first place to see fall color.
10. 10. Soil in the region: Poor soil for farming
11. 11. Animals in region: Includes, but not limited to: Black bears Deer Raccoons Bobcats Trout Opossums Salamanders
12. 12. Animal features that allow them to live and thrive: Thick fur to survive cold winters. Thick padded feet to travel over uneven land. Animals can migrate over large areas for food or shelter. Save energy during winter months when food in scarce (hibernation). Depend on trees for habitats (birds like woodpeckers).
13. 13. Mountain features
14. 14. Plants in region: Includes, but not limited to: Mountain laurels Pine trees Magnolia trees Cherokee Rose Maple trees Lots of forests
15. 15. Plant features that allow them to live and thrive: Trees have thick bark to protect against cold winters, insects, and animal invasion. Thick bark also protects against trees drying out. Pines have leaf blades that allow blades to move freely in the wind. Some plants are poisonous for animals to eat. Thorns keep animals from chewing on or stepping on stems (Cherokee rose).
16. 16. Plant Features
17. 17. Questions