Using Mobile Devices in Field Science

by: Lacey Huffling, Terry Tomasek, Catherine Matthews, Aerin Benavides, Heidi Carlone, and Tess Hegedus

A herpetology research experience to build students' 21st-century skills.

Topics

Amphibians Analyzing data Animals Asking questions Classifying Collecting data Communicating Disciplinary Core Ideas Disciplinary Core Ideas in Life Science ENCdl Experimenting Hypothesizing Interpreting data Life Science LS1.A: Structure and Function LS1.B: Growth and Development of Organisms LS1: From Molecules to Organisms: Structures and Processes Measuring Modeling Observing Predicting Reptiles Science and Engineering Practices Science as Inquiry Science Focus Science process skills Scientific habits of mind SEP2: Developing and Using Models SEP3: Planning and Carrying Out Investigations SEP4: Analyzing and Interpreting Data Three Dimensions of the Framework and/or NGSS Using mathematics Using scientific equipment Using technology

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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2014Stock # tst14_081_06_35Volume 081Issue 06

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Betty Paulsell (Kansas City, MO)
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This interesting article describes an NSF projects in North Carolina. A group of teachers used various kinds of technology and apps to conduct herpetology studies with their students. The ... See More

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