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animal biologist
Your job is to collect and record information on the animals
or signs of animals we come across in this area. You will
need to be particularly alert as animals can be hard to spot
and can move very quickly. And remember that birds and
insects are animals too!
For each stop, note:
• Location (be specific!)
• Time and date
Be sure to:
• Be as detailed and descriptive as possible
• Record not only what animal you saw but also any
behaviors you observed
• Note any footprints, scat, or other signs of animals
Do not:
• Approach or touch any animals you might come across
without permission
Materials
• Field notebook
• Binoculars
• Ruler
Optional Materials
• Animal field guide
• Animal scat and track guide
insect biologist
Your job is to collect and record information on the insects
or other arthropods that we encounter in this area.
Remember to be respectful of these small creatures’
environments and be aware of any poisonous or
venomous species you may encounter.
For each stop, note:
• Location (For example, if found on a plant,
where on that plant?)
• Time and date
Collect *if allowed* or describe:
• Size
• Number of legs, segments, etc. • Coloring
• Movement/behavior
• Presence or absence of visible
wings, antennae, stingers, pinchers, etc.
Do not:
• Touch or collect any insects or
arthropods without permission
Materials:
• Field notebook
• Hand lens
• Ruler
• Collection jars
Optional Materials:
• Bug Loupe magnifying container
• Insect aspirator
• Insect field guide
• Nets
photographer
Your job is to document the amazing landscapes and
biodiversity of this habitat.
You will accompany scientific survey teams and help
them by photographing important information relevant
to their research.
For each stop, note:
• Location (be specific!)
• Time and date
• Conditions
• Camera number
• Shot number
• Shot description (include information on surroundings)
Be sure to:
• Consider working closely with the animal and plant biologists
• Keep an eye out for good photo opportunities including that
of other teams members at work
• Be creative!
Materials:
• Field notebook
• Camera
writer
Your job is to write down your impressions of this area
using any writing style you choose. You can play the role
of a reporter, creative writer, or poet.
Be descriptive and creative!
For each stop, note:
• Location
• Time and date
Some possible verse forms:
Haiku: 5 syllables/7 syllables/5 syllables – the last line (often
the subject) ties the first two lines together.
Limerick: 2 rhyming lines or 8-9 syllables/ 2 rhyming lines of
5-6 syllables/ 1 final line of 8-9 syllables that rhymes with the
first two lines.
Narrative: A story relating to the landscape, history, and/or
biology of a place.
Persuasive: Why should we visit/preserve/restore/appreciate
this place?
Materials:
• Field notebook/Journal
• Writing utensil
soil scientist
Your job is to collect and record relevant information regarding
soils in this habitat.
Remember that the soils of an area are the result of geologic,
physical, and biological processes. They have a profound
effect on the types of plants and animals found in a given area.
For each location, note:
• Location (be specific!)
• Time and date
Collect *if allowed* and/or describe:
• Color
• Texture
• Smell
• Moisture content
• Presence/absence of layers
• Presence/absence of organic matter
• Consistency (does it crumble? Stick together?)
Materials:
• Field notebook
• Trowel and/or tubing
• Tape
• Baggies or tubs
Optional Materials:
• Moisture meter
• Soil testing kit
• Screen sieves for soil separation
• Soil thermometer
plant ecologist
Your job is to collect and record relevant information
regarding plants in this habitat.
Remember that in different seasons, plants look different. Pay
special attention to the plants you see most often in this area.
For each stop, note:
• Location (be specific!)
• Time and date
Take sample *if allowed* or describe:
• Leaves from several parts of the plant
• Bark
• Smell
• Flowers/seed capsules/cones
• Any other interesting/unusual structure you’d like to look at
Optional:
• Press leaves and flowers
Materials:
• Field notebook
• Hand lens
• Ruler
• Scissors/clippers/trowel
• Baggies or tubs
• Permanent marker and labels
Optional Materials:
• Field press/plant press
• Plant field guide
aquatic scientist
Your job is to collect and record information on the water
quality and water chemistry of this area.
Remember to also take note of the creatures present
in or near the water
For each stop, note:
• Location (be specific!)
• Time and date
• Type of body of water (river, lake, creek, ocean… etc.)
• Temperature of water
• Turbidity of water
• Movement of water (tides, currents, etc.)
Be sure to:
• Stay away from ledges, cliffs, or unstable ground
Materials:
• Field notebook
• Water thermometer
• Collection jars
Optional Materials:
• Water testing kit
• Secchi disk
climatologist
Your job is to collect and record information about the weather
at this habitat and be aware of the overall climate in this area
Remember that different temperatures, wind currents, and
humidity create a broad diversity of conditions to which
animals and plants have adapted.
For each stop, note:
• Location (Are you in a dry riverbed? On south facing slopes
of a mountain? Near water?)
• Time and date
• Temperature
• Wind conditions (If the trees are moving, wind speed is at
least 5 mph)
• Moisture conditions
Materials:
• Field notebook
• Compass
• Thermometer
Optional Materials:
• Wind gauge
• Binoculars
• Barometer (measures atmospheric pressure)
• Hygrometer (measures humidity)
artist
Your job is to capture your impressions of this area
through art.
You may also act as the scientific illustrator for another team,
such as the plant biologists.
For each stop, note:
• Location (be specific!)
• Time and date
Be sure to:
• Gather impressions and emphasize them in your sketch
• Consider giving your sketch a title
• Be creative!
Materials:
• Sketch pad
• Pencil or colored pencils
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Optional Materials:
• Charcoal
• Markers
• Watercolors and brushes
• Pastels
geologist
Your job is to collect and record relevant information regarding
the geology of this habitat.
Remember that geology studies the solid matter that makes up
the Earth, especially the processes that shape the Earth’s surface.
The geology of an area has a profound effect on the types of
organisms found there.
For each stop, note:
• Location (be specific!)
• Time and date
• Elevation
Collect *if allowed*:
• Significant rock types
Be sure to:
• Use your compass to note the lay of the land to the north,
south, east, and west
• Record the placement of mountains, plateaus, valleys,
landslides, cracks, etc.
• Note significant changes in rock type
Materials:
• Field notebook
• Camera
• Compass
• Hand lens
• Baggies
Optional Materials:
• Rock hammer
• Streak plates
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Remember that….
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