Write a letter convincing a politician of the importance of protecting the horseshoe crab for ecological and economic reasons. F10,SSC1,SSC2,SSC4, LA1 Map the migration pattern of the horseshoe crab and the birds that rely on the crabs for food. Map the Delaware Bay and identify the major spawning and migration areas for the crabs and the shorebirds. F4,SSG3, Explain what causes the demand for the horseshoe crabs to change. Explain the importance of the horseshoe crab to the lifestyles of the people on the Delmarva Peninsula.
Arts Make horseshoe crab puppets and other marine animals for the puppet show in the classroom.
F10 Construct paper cutouts of the horseshoe crabs to hang in the classroom. Using the Video department, film the horseshoe crabs in action on the beach and make a documentary to show in the classroom. There are enough horseshoe crabs to continue harvesting. The survival of the migrating birds Birds are important part of the ecosystem. Expert- Doctor William McCormick Should continue to use the horseshoe crab for the development and testing of vaccines and other medical uses Making sure that there are enough horseshoe crabs for medical research Horseshoe crabs benefit humans through medical research.