Animal Tracking
Students will explore the methods of animal tracking and how to use knowledge of science to track animals. Six animals that are endemic to the BNL site will be discussed and students will apply what they learned through an interactive guessing game and coloring activity.
Vocabulary: footprint/track, toes, claws, pads, family
Session Information:
- Flexible instruction whether students are in the classroom or at home.
- Interactive, instructor-led session facilitated with students using materials from school or home. Can also be demonstration-based if students do not have access to materials.
- Teachers will receive a detailed Teacher Notes guide upon booking.
- Secure link to ZoomGov videoconferencing platform will be provided.
- Sessions are 30 minutes, Tu-Fr, 9:30 a.m.,10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. Plan for additional time to get settled in the virtual classroom.
- One class per session
New York State Standards
New York State Science Learning Standards
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Disciplinary Core Ideas |
Crosscutting Concepts |
Science and Engineering Practices |
|---|---|---|
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LS1.A: Structure and Function LS3.B: Variation of Traits LS4.D: Biodiversity and Humans |
Systems and System Models Structure and Function |
Asking Questions and Defining Problems Developing and Using Models Analyzing and Interpreting Data |
Next Generation English Language Arts Standards
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Speaking and Listening |
Language |
|---|---|
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Comprehension and Collaboration Presentation of Knowledge and Ideas |
Vocabulary Acquisition and Use |
New York State Standards for the Arts
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Connecting |
|---|
|
Visual Arts 10.1 |
Contact
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Ashley Blydenburgh
(631) 344-4495
Office of Educational Programs
Brookhaven National Laboratory
Building 438
Upton, NY 11973-5000
