IntroductionAre you ready to join a team of animal

experts? As part of your application to be the zoo's new coordinator, you must complete

several challenging tasks. You'll make decisions about what animals to purchase for

the zoo based on financial information provided to you. You'll gather specific data

about the animals you choose, including their weight and expected lifespan. Finally, you'll

present your findings to the hiring committee. So pack up your gear and don't forget your

algebra tool kit. This adventure is going to be wild!

Challenge Outline

Zoo Challenge 1:

First, read a letter from the zoo Animals Inc. The letter is found in the Process section. Then, create

a spreadsheet according to the request of the zoo.

Zoo Challenge 2:

Next, research the average weight, lifespan, and gestation

and/or incubation period of each animal in your newly created zoo.

Check the Website list for links you can travel to on the Internet.

Zoo Challenge 3:

Combine your graphs, spreadsheets, calculations, and research gathered from challenges 1 and 2.

– Make a list of the animals you chose and an explanation of why you chose them.

– Include a picture of each of the animals you selected in your project.

– Include your spreadsheets, calculations, and graphs. Draw conclusions from the calculations and graphs you have constructed.

The Process

• Challenge 1

• Challenge 2

• Challenge 3

Zoo Challenge 2 Spreadsheet

Zoo Challenge 1 Spreadsheet

Zoo Glossary

Question/Response Sheet

Website List

• Challenge 1 Process• Challenge 2 Process• Challenge 3 Process• Challenge 1 Spreadsheet• Challenge 2 Spreadsheet• Question/Response • Guidance• Zoo Glossary• Website Links• Checklist