Ecosystems LIVE: Nature Nearby Episode 3
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This program in the FSNatureLIVE will focus on the nature that is all around us. In this episode, we will investigate how to find out what animals may live near you.
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Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals, using our senses to identify animals, animal tracks and scat,...Ecosystems LIVE Episode 3 – Graphic Organizer – Investigating Animals
Use this graphic organizer to guide students through Episode 3 of Ecosystems LIVE. Topics include safety tips for investigating animals, using our senses to identify animals, animal tracks and scat,...
Educator Guide
Welcome to the third episode of Ecosystems LIVE: Nature Nearby. We have put together a brief educator guide with additional resources to easily pair with this episode!
Before watching Episode 3, you may find it helpful to review the following terms:
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Animal Tracks
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Scat
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Outdoor Safety
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Camera Traps
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How to make observations
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How to record observations
Episode 3 Graphic Organizer
We’ve made graphic organizers to use with each episode of the Ecosystems LIVE program.
Episode 3 Nature Nearby Challenge
Complete the activity after watching the first episode of Ecosystems LIVE!
Other Related Resources
Animal tracking articles
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Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about...There’s Snow Place Like Home: Tracking the Range of Wolverines Over Time
Wolverines, the largest terrestrial member of the weasel family, are difficult to find because they live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about... -
When pairs of flammulated owls get ready to reproduce, they must find a place to build their nest. They need a location convenient to a food supply suitable for baby...Turn that Radio Down! Tracking the Busy Life of Flammulated Owl Dads
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Standards:
NGSS:
- ESS3.C-M1
- LS2.A-M1
- LS2.A-M4
- LS2.C-M1
Social Studies:
- People, Places, and Environments
- Time, Continuity, and Change
- Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
Related Resources from the Natural Inquirer
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Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations.Activity – Making Sense of Ungulate Tracks
Examine the provided animal tracks. What similarities and differences do you see? Fill out the graphic organizer with your observations. -
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What similarities and differences do you notice between bird songs? How does the way a song sounds have an effect on...Alternate FACTivity – Invasion of the Song Catcher
The questions you will answer in this FACTivity are: What similarities and differences do you notice between bird songs? How does the way a song sounds have an effect on... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How many birds do I notice in my schoolyard habitat? Materials: Bird Observation Tally Sheet (included) Pencil Clip board Binoculars (optional)...FACTivity – Invasion of the Song Snatcher
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: How many birds do I notice in my schoolyard habitat? Materials: Bird Observation Tally Sheet (included) Pencil Clip board Binoculars (optional)... -
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What species of birds are found living in my schoolyard? You will act as an ornithologist while learning to identify birds...FACTivity – That’s a Humdinger!
The question you will answer in this FACTivity is: What species of birds are found living in my schoolyard? You will act as an ornithologist while learning to identify birds... -
Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about these...There’s Snow Place Like Home: Tracking the Range of Wolverines Over Time (Investi-gator)
Wolverines are the largest member of the weasel family that lives on land. They live in areas far from humans and human development. Therefore, not much is known about these...
Additional Resources
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USDA Forest Service: Fish and Wildlife
Visit WebsiteDid you know? The health of forest and grassland systems is inextricably tied to the fish and wildlife populations within them that pollinate, distribute seeds, cycle nutrients, and maintain the balance of pests, predator, and prey.