NatureMapping Table of Contents

• Overview

  • Molding Young Scientists During the School Day

• Lessons

  • Overview: NatureMapping Lessons at a Glance
  • How to Tell the Time and Date
  • Using Guides and Animal Size to Teach Species Recognition
  • Using Environmental Clues to Teach Species Recognition
  • How to Estimate Animal Size and Numbers at a Distance
  • Teaching Directions, Maps, and Coordinates
  • A Lesson on Nature Note Taking
  • How to Collect and Evaluate Observations in the Field
  • A Glossary of Common NatureMapping Terms

• Videos and Tips

  • Overview: Technology Empowers Student Fieldwork
  • Getting Started with NatureMapping
  • The Merit of NatureMapping Mentors
  • Building Relationships with NatureMapping
  • Assessing NatureMapping's Full-Time-Learning Program

• Articles

  • NatureMapping Takes Kids -- and Technology -- Outside and into Active Learning
  • A Week in the Life of the NatureMapping Program
  • Third-Party Assessment of NatureMapping

• Contacts

  • Karen Dvornich, National Director
  • Diane Petersen, Teacher
  • Meghan Lahti, Mentor
  • Mark Hinderer, Mentor