Animal Tracking

Every species of animal has its own tracks. Discover the unique characteristics. Emphasis will be placed on the wildlife at BNL.

Important Dates

Registration Opens:
Friday, June 01, 2012, at 1:00 a.m.

Registration Closes:
Tuesday, April 30, 2013, at 1:00 a.m.

Program Starts:
Monday, September 17, 2012, at 9:00 a.m.

Program Ends:
Friday, June 28, 2013, at 3:00 p.m.

Contact Information

For more information about this program, contact:

Menzel Smith-Jones
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Bldg.400C – P.O. Box 5000
Upton, NY 11973-5000
631-344-4495 (phone)
631-344-7098 (fax)
slc@bnl.gov

Every species of animal has its own track. Using observational skills, students will discover the unique characteristics. Emphasis is placed on local wildlife.

Lesson Objectives

1) Classify the differences in animals' tracks through the use of observational skills.

2) Use the scientific method.

Vocabulary

hypothesis, track, toe, pad, claw, retractable, non-retractable, predator, prey, habitat

Audience for This Program

Elementary School

Grades: 1st to 4th

Program Benefits

National Science Education Standards

Content Standard A- Science as Inquiry

Content Standard C- Life Science

New York State Learning Standards

Math, Science, & Technology Standards 1, 3, 4

English Language Arts Standards 1, 3, 4

The Arts Standards 1, 2