Books

Awakening Inquiry

NatureMapping’s data reporting protocols require specific information about observed flora and fauna. Students learn observation skills, mapping skills, and skills for interpreting and tracking information. These are the same skills used by scientists to describe their observations in the field, compare their data over time, and to look for correlations.

The accompaning CD contains photos and materials used throughout the book. The Appendix has direct links to other resources and pertinent NatureMapping Activities. Learn more

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Field Guide of Common Species in the Waterville Plateau
A field guide written and illustrated by K-6 students for students.

This beautiful volume contains accurate information for over 57 species of animals and plants found in the wide variety of habitats in Central Washington. Student writing and artwork personalize the field guide. Order form

Pacific Education Institute (PEI)
PEI was founded in 2003 by a consortium of educators from the private and public sectors of natural resource organizations. They have developed Field Investigations: Using Outdoor Environments to Foster Student Learning of Scientific Processes that is an introduction to scientific methodologies used in field research. This groundbreaking work is being used in multiple states' science standards.

Silhouettes

Bird Silhouettes
Created by high school students using recycled x-ray film

One of the first clues to bird identification is size. The bird silhouettes provide a quick life-sized reference for some common birds with identifiable physical characteristics. Recognizing a crown, a forked tail or posture of correctly-sized bird helps to create confidence by building the correct search image.

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Mammal Silhouettes

The mammal silhouettes provide a quick life-sized reference based on identifiable physical characteristics such as thickness and length of the body and/or tail, and the shape of a head. When placed or displayed in a location that mimics the behavior of the mammal, you are creating the correct search image. For example, with similar sized mammals, you are likely to find a marmot on the ground and a gray squirrel up in a tree.

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Three sets of silhouettes are available to purchase @ $10.00 per set plus postage:

• Set A: Bufflehead, Grebe sp., Mallard, Pintail, Kingfisher, Jay (w/crest) Robin, Waxwing, American Crow
  
  
• Set B: Barn Swallow, Swallow sp., Junco, Chickadee sp., Downy Woodpecker, Hairy Woodpecker, Pileated Woodpecker, Screech Owl, Great-horned Owl
  
  
• Set C: Douglas Squirrel, Pygmy Rabbit, Gray Squirrel sp., Pica, Beaver, Harvest Mouse, Mole, Townsend Chipmunk, Long-tailed Weasel, Townsend Vole

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