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In this outdoor activity, learners find, count and compare as many different kinds of animals as they can find in two different areas: a managed lawn and a weedy area. Learners compare their animal finds, and also examine which plants in the different areas attracted the most animals. Learners consider how people have affected the diversity of animals in the lawn.
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- sweepnets (purchase or make by following steps on p. 5-6 of PDF)
- plastic bags (size from grocery produce section)
- rubber bands
- half-gallon milk cartons (for observation trays)
- hand lenses or bug boxes
- Sweepnet Equipment Card (p. 5-6 of PDF) or several OBIS Lawn Guides or other lawn/field insect guides
- Lawn or field insect guides
- permanent ink marking pens
- scissors
- 20 cm x 30 cm piece of cardboard
- masking tape
- extra pieces of cardboard
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Plants
- Animals
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Ecology
- Ecosystems
- Populations
- Human Impact
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Diversity of Life
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Collection
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Formulating Explanations
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
- Physical Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves teamwork and communication skills
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 1982