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Catoctin Mountain Park
Materials For Loan
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Catoctin Mountain Park offers 2 computer software programs that were developed on older computers. These programs are available for loan through the mail at no cost. Deer Discovery is IBM/PC compatible. National Park Links to the Chesapeake Bay is IBM/PC and Mac compatible. Contact Us
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Deer Discovery: (6th Grade, Ages 10-12) THEMES: Habitat, Predator/Prey relationships, Carrying Capacity
An interactive computer program providing an overview of white-tailed deer ecology. Habitat, digestion, life cycle, antler growth are all explored. Students 'Design A Forest" by selecting habitat components, deer population, and both predator and competitor species. Management options for deer population management are explored in this real life issue. A report is produced defining student results of their 'forest.'
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National Park Links to the Chesapeake Bay (7th Grade, Ages 11-13)
THEMES: Ecosystem, Watershed, Sources of Pollution, Wetlands.
An interactive computer program to help students realize the impact of their everyday decisions on the Chesapeake Bay ecosystem. Koala-T, a water droplet character, leads students on a journey from a National Park to the Chesapeake Bay. At the end of the journey, a graph is displayed showing students the impact of their decisions on water quality. Educators' Guide provided.
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Did You Know?
Early April, 1942 a basic training school for the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) was opened at Area B (Catoctin Mountain Park).The school evolved into primarily paramilitary training with British Captain William Fairbairn, “Fearless Dan” or “Shanghai Buster” as it’s most famous instructor.
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Last Updated: July 29, 2006 at 12:11 EST |