Field Journaling - Virtual

Virtual Experience Streamed Live from the Cumming Nature Center

Discover the natural history of field journaling and what value a field journal can have for individuals and citizen science. Learn different methods of recording--from lists to study sketches. After a presentation, students will practice observation skills, share curiosity, and get creative. Teachers can then use the methods explained to continue field journaling with their students throughout the year.

*Copies of CNC Field Journals available at an additional cost of $90 for 30 journals, plus postage

Format:
RMSC sends Zoom link to the teacher. The teacher co-hosts Zoom and manages the participants.

Requirements:
Computer or Smart Device to connect to internet, Zoom, webcam & microphone; Projector and external speakers needed in the classroom.

Explore our in-person RMSC Delivers: Field Journaling program

Subjects: Life Science
Program Type: Virtual Experiences
Supporting Curriculum Materials:

Optional: CNC Field Journals available at an additional cost of $90 for 30 journals, plus postage

NYS Standards:

NGSS & NYSP-12SLS Standards

• 4-LS1-1. Construct an argument that plants and animals have internal and external structures that function to support survival, growth, behavior, and reproduction
• 5-ESS3-1. Obtain and combine information about ways individual communities use science ideas to protect Earth’s resources and environment.
• 5-LS2-1 Develop a model to describe the movement of matter among plants (producers), animals (consumers), and decomposers, and the environment.
• MS-LS2-2 Construct an explanation that predicts patterns of interactions among organisms in a variety of ecosystems.
• HS-LS2-3 Construct and revise an explanation based on evidence for the cycling of matter and flow of energy in ecosystems.

 

ELA Standards

• 5W3d: Use concrete words and phrases and sensory details to convey experiences and events precisely.

• 6W3d: Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to convey experiences and events.

• 6W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, drawing on multiple sources, and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate.

• 7W3d: Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

• 7W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, drawing on multiple sources, and refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. Generate additional related questions for further research and investigation.

• 8W3d: Use precise words and phrases, relevant descriptive details, and sensory language to capture the action and convey experiences and events

• 8W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, drawing on multiple sources, refocusing the inquiry when appropriate. Generate additional related questions that allow for multiple avenues of exploration.

• 9-10W6: Conduct research to answer questions, including self-generated questions, or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate. Synthesize multiple sources, demonstrating an understanding of the subject under investigation.

• 11-12W6: Conduct research through self-generated questions, or solve a problem; narrow or broaden the inquiry when appropriate. Synthesize multiple sources, demonstrating understanding and analysis of the subject under investigation.

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