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In this activity, learners make plaster casts of an animal track to learn more about animals and animal behavior. Learners can use real animal tracks found outdoors or rubber track molds if conducted indoors. This lesson guide includes discussion questions, extensions/simplifications, and helpful hints.
- Under 5 minutes
- 45 to 60 minutes
- $10 - $20 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity, Field Trip, Lesson/Lesson Plan
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Plaster powder
- Water
- Zip-lock bags
- Measuring utensil
- Scissors (optional, for indoor activity)
- Rubber molds or tracks (optional, for indoor activity)
- Sticks/pencils (for "tornadoing")
- Big Tracks Little Tracks: Following Animals Prints book (optional)
- "Collar" (circular form cut from cut from an oatmeal or margarine container)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Diversity of Life
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Nature and Environment
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Rogers Huff, Paula
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Board of Regents of the University of Wisconsin System, 2005