by: Susan Summers
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 11/1/2012Stock # ss12_036_03_33Volume 036Issue 03
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How Many Turtles in the Pond?
The author explains a hands-on project in which students were able to collect data related to turtles at a local pond. She provides a number of tips to help teachers begin a similar project ... See More
The author explains a hands-on project in which students were able to collect data related to turtles at a local pond. She provides a number of tips to help teachers begin a similar project and includes a detailed explanation of the types of data collected. This type of field work will capture your students imaginations and bring the work of a field biologist to life for them. Although the logistics of managing a similar study may be challenging, your students will gain an unforgettable experience. The article lacked information regarding the actual data collected and how students used the data in the classroom.
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