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Summary:
This QUBES module introduces high school students to the exciting world of field surveys using trail cameras. Designed for environmental science classes, the module offers a hands-on approach to understanding how trail cameras can be used to study…
Contents:
- Module 0_ Learning Objectives Module List.docx(DOCX | 8 KB)
- EXAMPLE Trail Camera Data.xlsx(XLSX | 24 KB)
- Module 1_ Materials Location.docx(DOCX | 16 KB)
- Module 2_ Field Method.docx(DOCX | 5 MB)
- Module 2_ Trail Camera Deployment Data Sheet.docx(DOCX | 9 KB)
- Module 3_ BLANK Class Trail Camera Data.xlsx(XLSX | 62 KB)
- Module 3_ Data Entry.docx(DOCX | 937 KB)
- Module 4_ Data Visualization Analysis.docx(DOCX | 5 MB)
- Module 5 - Reflection Synthesis.docx(DOCX | 13 KB)
- Trail Cameras Total Number of Species Map.pdf(PDF | 270 KB)
- Trail Cameras Total Observations Map.pdf(PDF | 272 KB)
- Camera Graphics.pptx(PPTX | 6 MB)
- Data Visualization.pptx(PPTX | 11 MB)
- License terms
Description
Students will investigate hypothesis testing through field experience with trail cameras. The module requires identification software and dichotomous keys to accurately identify the mammals photographed and utilizes data entry and visualization skills such as Microsoft Excel to create PivotTables and graphs that reveal trends in mammalian behavior and their habitats. Students will enhance their understanding of biodiversity metrics, such as species richness and the Shannon diversity index.
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Researchers should cite this work as follows:
- Le, L. (2024). Trail Camera Field Survey Module. Environmental Field Methods, QUBES Educational Resources. doi:10.25334/9CBT-MQ52