Raptors in the City - An Inquiry-Based Internet and Print Research Science Curriculum Studying a Recovered Endangered Species, the Peregrine Falcon
Raptors in the City - An Inquiry-Based Internet and Print Research Science Curriculum Studying a Recovered Endangered Species, the Peregrine Falcon
Description:
Raptors in the City is an inquiry-based science, Internet and print research program for grades 4-6, starring the fastest creature on earth, the peregrine falcon. The peregrine has recovered from near extinction and was removed from the List of Endangered Species in 1999, one of the great success stories in the field of wildlife conservation. The online portion of Raptors in the City guides children through nesting season (which roughly coincides with second semester) as they watch falcons live via cameras mounted on skyscrapers. The curriculum supports one semester of study, and the students learn environmental, biological, and techological lessons, as well as research skills, based on national science and technology standards. A complete study package for peregrine research is available consisting of assignments, resource lists, rewards, evaluation tools, a reference book, and an e-newsletter. It is available in print form or on CD-Rom.
Education Levels:
4, 5, 6
Subject:
Biological And Life Sciences, Ecology
Resource Type:
Curriculum support, Project, Unit of instruction
Medium:
Text/HTML
Fee Status:
Free
Beneficiary:
Economically disadvantaged students, Students, Suburban students, Urban students
Online provider:
Raptors in the City / Deborah Mathies
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