Module 1 Discovery
Resources
Additional activities, a behind-the-scenes gallery, recommended books, and more.
About this Guide
Science Knowledge
Throughout our lives we explore the natural world, describe what we see, and try to explain what is going on. While building this course, Mark and I remembered old animal research experiences and time with pets, caught up with the latest information, cleared up some of our misconceptions, developed new investigative skills, and have plans for future animal adventures. We hope this course helps you organize your own knowledge for a lifetime of science discovery!
Lesley
Learn more about Phylogenetic Trees
Additional Activities
Oregon Coast Barnacles
Barnacle species are one of the easiest types of organisms to find along the rock tidal zone of the pacific coast, and many other coasts around the world. These marine organisms feed under water, but can also stay moist if exposed above the water for hours at a time. This means you can find barnacles even when the low tides are not that low. Plan a trip to find barnacles, you can add them to your Animals Portfolio as examples of Biology Concepts and/or Biology Connections.
Build a Wormery
Earthworms live in moist soil and readily consume leaves, rotting apple cores, banana peels, and other plant food wastes. If you do not have worms in your area, you can often purchase them online from bait shops. Remember, there are hundreds of different species, so worms will vary is appearance. Building and maintaining a wormery can be part of your Animals Portfolio, meeting the Animal Care outcome.
Welcome Teachers
If you are preparing to teach K-16 students or are homeschooling, welcome!
Even if you are not formally choosing a career path towards teaching, you will most likely be teaching family and friends in your lifetime. We hope that this course helps you see new potential in the world around you. A tree thats not just a tree, but a tree of life!
Behind-the-Scenes
Mini Island
This rock has at least nine marine invertebrate species, including barnacles, snails, limpets, and clams.
Coastal Art
A whale bone sculpture exploring human-animal interactions at Nye Beach, Newport Oregon.
Recommended Books
Read the book that started it all and see what the excitement is all about.
Field guides that feature a range of nature from constellations to worms.
Carl Zimmer is a science writer worth reading: thorough and interesting
Build a Library
Whether its digital or print, collect resources that assist in exploring, describing, and explaining the natural world.
Module Index
Links to each week
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