Palouse
Skill Level
Unknown
Year
Unknown
Version
19.08.2026
Approval authority
Upper Columbia Conference
1
On a map, trace the area that is typically considered a part of the Palouse.
2
Read, watch a video, or listen to a detailed history of the Palouse. Share the following with your group:
2a
What the name Palouse means.
2b
Significant natural and man-made landmarks.
3
What type of habitat is the Palouse made of? Why is its conservation important?
4
Most of the Palouse is used for agriculture. What are the most significant crops grown on the Palouse?
5
What causes the major changes of weather that the Palouse experiences? How does this affect the seasons?
6
Name and identify the following animals native to the Palouse:
6a
Five species of mammals.
6b
Five species of birds.
6c
Three species of amphibians.
6d
Three species of insects.
6e
Three species of reptiles.
6f
Five species of flowers.
6g
Three types of grass.
7
What is the official state animal of Idaho and what is its connection with the Palouse? What Native American tribe was largely responsible for this animal's development?
8
What are some dangers you might encounter when visiting the Palouse? How can you stay safe during your visit?
9
Do two of the following:
9a
Draw a picture or create a craft of something you enjoyed learning about while you earned this honor.
9b
Create or play a game using what you've learned about the Palouse, including its agriculture, animals, or history.
9c
Participate in a conservation project that benefits the Palouse or other prairie habitats.
9d
Visit a zoo or nature preserve that displays plants or animals that are native to the Palouse.
If you are planning to visit a zoo or aquarium, be aware that there are various honors that have requirements which can be met by visiting a zoo or aquarium. Individuals can work on multiple honors in one visit, or parts of your group may work on different honors during the same visit.
Here is a list of honors which have requirements that can be met by visiting a zoo or aquarium:
AY Honor Marsupials & Monotremes
AY Honor Temperate Deciduous Forests
9e
Write a minimum of 300 words about what you enjoyed learning about most in this honor.
