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Hidden Highways

Hidden Highways

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EXPLORER
Skill Level: One

Observing wildlife
Observing wildlife

Activity:

Recording Wildlife Encounters

 

Objective: Look for wildlife and signs of wildlife
Science Skills: Observation, deductive reasoning
Life Skills: Critical thinking

ENGAGER
Skill Level: Two

Examining Tracks and Talons
Examining Tracks and Talons

Activity:

Casting Animal Tracks

 

Objective: Utilize multiple methods for reporting animal sightings
Science Skills: Observation, deductive reasoning, measurement
Life Skills: Contributing to a group effort

CITIZEN-SCIENTIST
Skill Level: Three

Ariel of corridors used by wildlife
Corridors used by wildlife

Activity:

Map Search & Everybody’s Watching!

 

Objective:  Use web based mapping tools and investigation to discover  and assist in repairing potential breaks in wildlife corridors,  “hidden highways.”
Science Skills: Using technology, making inferences, establishing a hypothesis, conducting a restoration experiment
Life Skills:  communicating, partnering with other organizations