Mammals and Habitats

1 map marker Mammals and Habitats Module
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Authors:

Jeffrey KidderKatherine Pavlis

Description

: In this module, students become citizen researchers by taking part in a longitudinal study to identify Black Rock Forest mammals in various habitats. Over the years, these habitats will emerge and be represented as colorful overlays over the Forest map. This project was made possible thanks to a generous grant …
2 map marker Water Chemistry Module
Description: The Graphing Tool allows you to graph various parameters such as rainfall, water temperature, pH, and dissolved oxygen. The tool uses real 2009 data from …
3 map marker Paleoecology Module
Description: This module has two activities centered on data from a sediment core sample taken from Sutherland Pond in Black Rock Forest.

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4 map marker Tree Respiration Module
Description: The Tree Respiration module allows students to explore concepts related to respiration, an important physiological process that regulates life on Earth. The interactive graphing feature …
5 map marker Forest Sampling Design and Optimization Tool
Description: This simulation aims to teach students the considerations that go into the process of sampling design and thus how to effectively and efficiently sample a …
6 map marker An Introduction to GPS
Description: A four-hour introduction to the origins and operation of the Global Positioning System (GPS), targeted to K-12 and undergraduate learners. Provides hands-on GPS field experience, …
7 map marker Scavenger Hunt
Description: Biology teachers from The Spence School have used these scavenger hunt activities during their visits to the Black Rock Forest. It is usually conducted around …
8 map marker Classifying Decomposing Logs and Their Organisms
Description: Classifying decomposing logs is an excellent way to encourage students both young and old to take a closer look at the forest floor. Prior to …