Field Notes
Recording & Reflecting
In this guide you will make field notes that capture information about a habitat and study animal behaviors often experienced in the field.
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Field Notes Lecture Guide Contents
The material from this guide and corresponding lecture is assessed on the weekly quiz.
Field Notes Lecture 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.
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.
