Guide 2B Technology
Resources
Additional activities, a behind-the-scenes gallery, recommended books, and more.
About this Guide
Waiting “Patiently”
If you can’t see the screen it says “Configuring Windows Updates” and I’m guessing you have waited here too. As science teachers, and science researchers before that, Mark and I have had the amazing experience of living before computers and during their development into something that touches everything we do: teaching, web development, field work, lab work, and hobbies. So there may be some grumbling when the software updates, but every day with this technology is amazing.
Lesley
Additional Activities
Local Resources
We often sample in local conservation habitats (with permission). This is a pond on land that is managed for fishing. When we researched freshwater systems, many of the lakes, rivers, and ponds we studied were located on land managed by fishing and hunting groups. Many people do not realize the extent of land conservation efforts made by various organizations: it’s worth checking out what is available in your area.
On the Boardwalk
In case you are looking for a weekend adventure, many of the paths, trails, and boardwalks that are open for public use are maintained by volunteers. It is an excellent excuse to be outdoors with the opportunity to encounter wildlife and different people’s perspectives on land management.
Pond Stitches
If you find interesting organisms and want to remember the discovery; photograph, sketch, write about, or even stitch your experience to have a prompt to recall the event well into the future.
Behind-the-Scenes
Setting Up
Taking photos and videos at a local pond.
Family Business
Vladi is “assisting” while Mark edits Tanji’s wheel video and Lesley adds it to the website.
Recommended Books
Innovative maps show how we learn by tracking animals.
A classic: we had copies when we were young and students still enjoy it today.
DK photos and well-written text: a fun family resource.
Build a Library
Whether its digital or print, collect resources that assist in exploring, describing, and explaining the natural world.
Technology Product Page
Complete this module’s products before advancing on to the next module
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