Technology Empowers Student Fieldwork

Editor's Note: Since we first reported this story, NatureMapping moved from the University of Washington to become an independent foundation, which gave the program more freedom to integrate student field research projects and the latest technology for data collection and analyses. The Adopt-a-Farmer Project has been going strong for more than a decade, and now every grade in the Waterville Elementary School participates. Click here for an interactive map of all NatureMapping projects.

• Molding Young Scientists During the School Day
• Overview Video: Technology Empowers Student Fieldwork

• Overview: NatureMapping Lessons at a Glance
• How to Tell the Time and Date
• Using Guides and Animal Size to Teach Species Recognition
• Using Environmental Clues to Teach Species Recognition
• How to Estimate Animal Size and Numbers at a Distance
• Teaching Directions, Maps, and Coordinates
• A Lesson on Nature Note Taking
• How to Collect and Evaluate Observations in the Field
• A Glossary of Common NatureMapping Terms

• NatureMapping Takes Kids -- and Technology -- Outside and into Active Learning
• A Week in the Life of the NatureMapping Program
• Third-Party Assessment of NatureMapping
• Tips and Resources

• Karen Dvornich, National Director
• Diane Petersen, Teacher

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