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Toad Tracking: Science and More Through NatureMapping
Through their work in a nationwide project, fourth-grade students hone their reading, writing, and math skills while making meaningful contributions to science. More to this story.
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Release Date: 3/8/2005
Running Time: 7 min.
Video Credits
Produced, Written, and Directed by
- Ken Ellis
Associate Producer:
- Miwa Yokoyama
Editor:
- Karen Sutherland
Camera Crew:
- Robert O. Weller
- Michael Curtiss
Narrator:
- Michael Pritchard
Original Music:
- Ed Bogas
- © 2005
- The George Lucas Educational Foundation
- All rights reserved.
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Horny Toads
Submitted by Noble Roripaugh (not verified) on August 15, 2008 - 22:26.
I have a question, are horney toads born or hatched?
Use of GPS and GIS technologies in elementary schools
Submitted by Erin (not verified) on March 31, 2008 - 13:06.
Wow! I got involved in GIS and GPS use in college. I love seeing this technology used at such a young age. I am working on my MEd and Elementary Ed. certification. I look forward to using such technology with my elementary students in the future!
A great idea, but as a
Submitted by Briar (not verified) on June 13, 2008 - 13:15.
A great idea, but as a biologist I cringed when I saw the kids flipping rocks and not returning them to the position in which they were found. These rocks may be important cover to the lizards, and when moved the characteristics that might make them good cover will be altered. As young biologists, they should be taught that you leave nature how you found it!
What a great way to get
Submitted by Sabrina (not verified) on December 3, 2007 - 08:00.
What a great way to get students interested, excited and focused about learning. I am a student getting my Master's degree in elementary education. I have never taught in a classroom setting yet, so seeing things like this gets me so excited and motivated. I know it may not be easy but i cant wait to get my own students engaged in this style of learning some day. Keep it up!
As a current educator, I
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on December 1, 2007 - 06:10.
As a current educator, I take my hat off to someone willing to take a different path not tied to a state or national test. The kids will never forget this experience and will always hold this teacher and the experience in highest esteem. Nice work!
how do you get toad trackers?
Submitted by Sandy Palmer (not verified) on August 15, 2007 - 17:22.
I think toad tracking is cool! I find a lot of large toads at night in Bethlehem. I would like to have a tracker to see if the same ones stay around our yard.
I also have a daughter who is really interested in toads also! So if you can help me please contact me!
Thanks so much!
Technology
Submitted by Aurietha Hoesing (not verified) on June 24, 2007 - 04:56.
The Toad Tracking project is the type science that I am interested in getting students involved in. My experience is that students become engaged and learn so much more when they see the science is important. This type of science also gives students the opportunity to apply their reading, mathematics and writing skills. My questions are as follows: Are there grants that will help fund this type of project; How do I find scientist who are willing to work with schools on such projects; What type of professional development is needed for teachers.
I am a retired P.D. specialist (science) from the Omaha Public Schools in Nebraska. I now will begin teaching technology and work with a science club beginning this fall. I understand that the science experiences students have in K-12 education does not show them how exciting research can be. I wish to give the students a St. Richard Catholic School the opportunity to grow in all academic areas through scientific inquiry.
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