Step 1: Write a one full page summary of the differences in climate and of the diversity of plant communities between the western and eastern Sierra. Do not focus on animal species found within the Sierras. Focus on climatic differences and the resulting plant communities and habitats on each side. Search phrases that might be helpful include:
• Plant communities of the eastern and western Sierras.
• Sierra Nevada-Climate.
• “A World of Forests”: Mammoth Lakes Ecosystem. You may click on the ecosystems graphic and use that within your paper. Be sure not to directly copy their material, paraphrase and use only the concise, pertinent information.
Step 2: Research information on the following plant and bird species that are found in the eastern Sierra.
• Provide a few photos (more than one) of each species. You may include any other graphics. • Provide ½ page summary ( more than one paragraph) on each species.
• Use one complete page for each species. Keep each species on it’s own page.
• Use a heading/label for each species.
Plant Species: Bird species:
Great Basin Sage Chickadee
RabbitBrush Stellar’s Jay
Aspen tree . California Gull
Jeffrey Pine Eared Grebe
Lodgepole Pine Wilson’s Phalarope
Step 3: Include a Resource Page at the end of your project showing the names/addresses of websites used.
Step 4: Create a cover page with your name, class, date, and instructor.