Canada Goose: Explore Trends With Data

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In this activity, learners will explore trends in Canada goose populations using real data from the National Audubon Society's Christmas Bird Count. Objectives include learning the differences between migratory and resident Canada goose populations, graphing geese population numbers with historical count data and predicting Canada goose population trends in your area.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Learning Time:
1 to 2 hours
Estimated Materials Cost:
free per student
Age Range:
Ages 14 - 18
Resource Types:
Activity, Lesson/Lesson Plan
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • graphing paper
  • computer with Internet access

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Animals
    • Ecology
      • Ecosystems
      • Biodiversity
      • Human Impact
  • Mathematics
    • Data Analysis and Probability
      • Data Analysis
      • Data Collection
      • Data Representation
  • The Nature of Science
    • The Scientific Process
      • Gathering Data

Informal Categories

  • Animals
  • Citizen Science
  • Nature and Environment

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • use keyboard
  • use mouse

Learning styles supported:

  • Uses STEM to solve real-world problems

Other

Components that are part of this resource:

Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:

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Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

  • Lawrence, Lisa Ayers

Rights:

  • , Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program,

Funding Source:

  • Virginia Sea Grant Marine Advisory Program