Today, we went out to the Whispering Woods and played a game of Arthropod Survival, where we got to experience what it would be like to live as a herbivore, carnivore and omnivore. While the herbivores went searching for "food" (beans hidden in the woods), they were "preyed" upon by the carnivores and omnivores. The carnivores were also preyed upon by the omnivorous. After the game, we all came inside to share our survival strategies and feelings as these imaginary arthropods. Here were some of the discussion points:
Then, for the rest of the morning we were busy working away at our nature paintings. Many of us started adding snow to finish the image.
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Here are a couple of reminders:
- Herbivores felt tired because they were always getting chased. Most felt annoyed and did not enjoy this role. Some strategies were to hide and constantly move, find a hiding spot near food and water so that if you got tagged more food was close by. Also, it was easier to stay at the top of the hill because most predators were down at the bottom of the hill. We realize now that life as a herbivore is very difficult!
- Carnivores felt exhausted because they keep chasing the herbivores but also had to run away from omnivores. They believed that their lives were harder than that of the herbivores. They felt scared and tired. A strategy was to stay in groups of 2 or three other carnivores so that they could team up and keep a watch out while other members were getting food from Herbivores.
- Omnivores loved their role. They reported how easy and fun it was to get food from their prey since there were so many. Some worked in pairs because it was easier to corner the prey and get their food. Another strategy was to stay near the food sources to catch the Herbivores and Carnivores.
Then, for the rest of the morning we were busy working away at our nature paintings. Many of us started adding snow to finish the image.
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Here are a couple of reminders:
1. Special helper for Monday is Senna. Please remember to bring your favorite stuffy, toy or action figure :)
2. Fun Lunch food order deadline is Friday, Jan. 11, 2019 (orders for Panago Pizza can be made online at: www.healthyhunger.ca). Fun Lunch will be held on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2019.
3. Volunteer Spots Available: Home Reading & Fun Lunch. Please sign up on Sign Up Genius page once you have your CBE security clearance.
