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Nockamixon State Park

Bucks County, PA. Nockamixon State Park. By Kristie Pollock, Courtney Cox, and Blake Kilvington. Performance Expectation. Students will discover the habitat and environment of the wildlife in Bucks County, PA by virtually experiencing and reading about Lake Nockamixon. Think about this….

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Nockamixon State Park

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  1. Bucks County, PA Nockamixon State Park By Kristie Pollock, Courtney Cox, and Blake Kilvington

  2. Performance Expectation Students will discover the habitat and environment of the wildlife in Bucks County, PA by virtually experiencing and reading about Lake Nockamixon.

  3. Think about this… What types of animals do you expect to live in this area by looking at these photos? Click here to make your prediction.

  4. Check out how big the lake is!!! Click here to see the map of the park.

  5. What is it? Who: Nockamixon State Park What: A 5,283 acre state park with a lake, recreational center, picnic area, nature walking trails, and many different types of wildlife. Where: Bucks County, PA

  6. WildLife - Land Bald eagle Coyotes Roughed grouse (state bird) Pheasants Red tailed hawk Black crows Raccoons Eastern turkey Chipmunks. • White tailed deer • Gray and red squirrels • Cotton tailed rabbits • Field mice • Ground hogs • Fox • Weasels • Opossum Quick Question!!!- click here

  7. What is the name of our state bird? Cardinal Roughed Grouse Mallard Duck Blue Jay

  8. The Roughed Grouse!!!You are correct!

  9. Habitat - Land It is a mixture of wooded area and fields with greenery for nourishment and camouflaging for protection.

  10. Wildlife - Water These animals live in the water. • Large mouth bass • Small mouth bass • Pickerel • Wall-eyed pike • Catfish • Musky- biggest fish • Water snakes These animals live near or on the water, but not in the water. Beaver Muskrat Turtle Salamander Migrating Birds Canadian Goose Mallard Duck Snow Goose Quick Question!!! – Click here

  11. What is the name of the biggest fish in Lake Nockamixon? Large Mouth Bass Pickerel Musky Rainbow fish

  12. The Musky! Great Job!

  13. Habitat- Water Some animals live on the banks of the water, and in the lake itself. They must watch out for boats and fishermen in order to survive.

  14. What is your favorite animal from this virtual tour? My favorite animal was…

  15. Don't Forget!!! At the closing of the virtual field trip, go back and fill in the last section of your K-W-L chart. Remember to save it again, and print a copy for your notebook.

  16. Sources Photographs: Courtney Cox Information: http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/nockamixon.aspx Other pictures: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_YZF8hY__8ck/SOru39wgJFI/AAAAAAAAGxE/sYe5b4lIUG8/s320/DSC_9150+roughed+grouse+hen+snake+river+road+en+wy.jpg http://www.themuskieguide.com/images/MuskyGuide.com%20005.jpg

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