Field Equipment
TEKS Objective
The student is expected to collect, record, and analyze information using tools, including calculators, microscopes, cameras, computers, hand lenses, metric rulers, Celsius thermometers, mirrors, spring scales, pan balances, triple beam balances, graduated cylinders, beakers, hot plates, meter sticks, compasses, magnets, collecting nets, and notebooks; timing devices, including clocks and stopwatches; and materials to support observation of habitats of organisms such as terrariums and aquariums.
Essential Understanding
The student knows how to use a variety of tools, materials, equipment, and models to conduct science inquiry.
Science Background
Techniques for Monitoring Ladybirds: UK Ladybird Survey (website) - Proper techniques for using collecting or sweep nets are provided.
Techniques for Monitoring Ladybirds
UK Ladybird Survey, www.ladybird-survey.org/monitoring
Signature Lesson
Introduction to Bug Collecting: University of California, Berkeley (website) - Students learn to identify three types of insect-collecting gear, including sweep nets; explain what each type of equipment is used for; and use at least one of these tools to collect, record, and analyze insects.
Introduction to Bug Collecting
University of California, Berkeley http://gk12calbio.berkeley.edu
- Supporting Lessons
- Extensions
- Assessment Ideas
- Literature Connections
- Related
TEKS - Additional Resources
Supporting Lessons
Insect Collection: University of California, Berkeley (website) - Students learn how to use a variety of insect sampling and collection equipment, and use these tools to collect insects in the schoolyard.
Insect Collection
University of California, Berkeley http://gk12calbio.berkeley.edu
Exercise in Creating Drawings for Field Notebooks: University of California, Berkeley (website) - To reinforce the importance of detailed observations, each student team draws and describes a leaf as seen in its natural setting. Then, student relocate leaves drawn and described by their classmates.
Elaboration Lessons and Extensions
Introduction to Pinning Insects: University of California, Berkeley (website) - Students learn how to properly pin insects they have collected, and to classify insects based on their properties.
Introduction to Pinning Insects
University of California, Berkeley http://gk12calbio.berkeley.edu
Collecting and Preserving Insects: University of Minnesota (website) - Students learn about different types of equipment used to collect and preserve insects, including sweep nets.
Collecting and Preserving Insects
University of Minnesota http://www.extension.umn.edu
Assessment Ideas
Have each student draw a bug he or she has caught, being sure to label all the parts. Students also should describe the tool and method use to catch the insect.
Literature Connections
Pet Bugs: A Kid's Guide to Catching and Keeping Touchable Insects. Kneidel, Sally (ISBN-13: 978-0471311881)
Field Guide to North American Insects & Spiders. Milne, Lorus and Margery (ISBN-13: 978-0394507637)
Additional Resources
Adopt-An-Insect, Traps & More: The Science Spot (website) - Ideas to help students trap and collect insects on the field.
Adopt-An-Insect, Traps & More
The Science Spot http://sciencespot.net
Adopt-An-Insect Project Overview: The Science Spot (website) - Students collaborate to build a large collection of insects, so they can investigate the insect world first-hand, and in depth.
Adopt-An-Insect Project Overview
The Science Spot http://sciencespot.net
TEKS Navigation
Grade 4
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