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media type="custom" key="5730567" Central Idea =Welcome to Pink Dolphins Group!!!=

** Mentor - Kim Fung **
Lines of inquiry
 * It is our responsibility to take action on the endangered Pink Dolphin (responsibility).
 * The cause of why the Pink Dolphins are endangered (causation).
 * The connection between us and the Pink Dolphins (connection).

=About Us= =Why?= ===We those to help the pink dolphins because we think dolphins are very important animals to the Earth. We chose the pink dolphins because they live in Hong Kong, so we thought it is an actionable choice.===
 * **Problem?** - Impact on [|Pink Dolphins] in [|Hong Kong] - we should consider how we effect the Pink Dolphins habitat.
 * **Mission Statement** - Trying to raise awareness about the Pink Dolphins and trying to save them.
 * **Guidelines/ Essential agreements** - As we take action we split work between the three of us so it's fair for everyone.
 * **Roles and Responsibilities** - Phoebe - Role - Wiki person, contacter. Omer- Website Finder - Finding websites on Pink Dolphins.
 * Dawson- flyer maker.

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//**Global Issues**// //** What is my problem or Issue? How can I describe it? Why is it a problem? Who is responsible for this problem? Why do we care? Where is the problem happening? **// **// Gathering Information Who are the experts the we can find the right information? How can are mentor help us? Where can I find accurate, up to date information? How/where do I record my Information ? Taking Action //** **Who is responsible for fixing it? How should we take action? How can I present my information? What type of action is right for my problem? How can I face action? Who can help us take action?**=====

=Field Trip Questions And Answers= =1.How do Pink Dolphins turn pink? Pink Dolphins turn pink because of heat so their blood muscles go outside.= =2.Does there skin help themselves in the water somehow? Yes, the pink dolphin's skin helps them stay warm in the sea and move smoothly in the sea.=

3. Do they hunt? The pink dolphins do hunt. They hunt mostly fish
==4. Do Pink Dolphins hunt in packs? The adults mostly hunt alone but the babies or the middle aged dolphins usually hunt in packs. The adults already learned how to hunt and they feel more confident and the babies or the middle aged dolphins hunt in packs because they don't feel so confident. The babies stay with their mother for 3 years before they can start hunting by themselves.==

10. What kind of pollution makes Pink Dolphins endangered?

 * ==Plastic bags - can get caught in their neck and then the plastic can cut their neck==
 * ==Chemicals in the water - Mother gets chemicals in her body and then her milk turns toxic for the babies. The Chemicals come from pollution from land.==
 * ==Ship pollution - ship pollution turns chemicals in the water==
 * ==Solid garbage - reduces the places they can swim in==
 * ==Dirty air - when they come out to breath toxic air goes in their body.==

Try to eat less fish - overfishing is one of the problems increasing food for the pink dolphins

 * ==Beach clean up - pollution is one of the problems making a beach clean up could increase the pollution in the water==
 * ==Don't pollute the water - same problem as the beach clean up==
 * ==Join a green club - if we go more green then it could help the pollution in the water, let people know - warn people of what is happening to the Pink Dolphins.==





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