Guide 2B Field Notes
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Field Notes Objectives
Motion & Tracking
Provide examples of different forms of animal motion, including accompanying physical structures and behaviors; describe the different issues associated with movement in the air, in the water, and on land; and explain the benefits and limitations of video and tracking technologies.
Science Writing
Provide examples of various forms of science writing; describe the roles of science writing in recording and revising science knowledge; and list the key components and uses of field notes, and produce field notes that include these components.
Rhythms
Provide examples of endogenous and exogenous impacts on circadian rhythms; explain the advantages of nocturnal activity and the need for periods of sleep; and provide an overview of chickens, including the role of artificial selection, human uses of chickens, and rhythms of chicken behaviors.
Homeostasis
Summarize the importance of temperature control and provide examples of different structures and behaviors animals use to maintain homeostasis.
Field Notes Quiz
Quiz Directions
Complete all four sections and take the quiz on Canvas.
Use the learning objectives above to guide your studying.
Field Notes Media
Introduced in Science Writing section of this guide:
Field Notes
For this assignment, you are heading outdoors (or a “wild” corner indoors) to make field notes. These notes do not have to include animals, although if they are available, you may be able to capture extra data (photos, videos) for future media assignments.
Your field notes can be digital, for example written on a tablet, or hand written.
Include in your notes:
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your name (who), what you are taking notes for (what), the location and weather (where), the date and time (when)
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your observations and inferences: first impressions, ground view, eye level view, overhead view, and final impressions
Media Directions
To be completed after taking the quiz on Canvas.
Upload your field notes to Canvas. Your notes can be submitted as a PDF, a word document, a photo of the notes, or even a video. Multiple assignment formats are supported.
Animal Portfolio
Portfolio Directions
Typically each week you will have about an hour’s worth of work on your Animal Portfolio that is due the Wednesday of Final Exam week (week 11).
This week, since you did the Portfolio Plan for the 2A media piece, you do not have additional portfolio work.
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