| Content Provider | Alter Enterprise Wildlife Viewing | |
| Contact Information | Tracy Holland tracy@alterenterprise.com 1121 E Braodway Missoula, MT 59802 United States Phone: (406) 550-0292 | |
| Program Type | Individual Program | |
| Program Rating | This program has not yet been evaluated. | |
| Target Audience | Education: Grade(s): 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Adult Learners, Public Library: Library Patrons | |
| Maximum Number of Participants | 25 | |
| Minimum Number of Participants | 10 | |
| Primary Disciplines | Language Arts/English, Sciences | |
| Secondary Disciplines | Technology/Information Science | |
| Program Description | Have you ever woken up early in the morning and wondered why so many birds were singing all at the same time? Learn about the highly structured Dawn Chorus that songbirds sing in during those early hours and discuss why they choose this time of day. Listen to actual clips of the Dawn Chorus and learn how biologists use technology to decipher who is who during the chaotic symphony. Projects are recommended (and instructions provided) to teachers based on grade level, from drawing the dawn chorus to building a nest to building birdboxes for the classroom. | |
| Program Format | 1. Students will be introduced to the Dawn Chorus and why birds sing. 2. Clips will be played from an actual Dawn Chorus research project recording. 3. The technology used to decipher the different species will briefly be discussed. 4. Time is allotted for questions and answers | |
| Objectives | Students will learn why birds sing and what the Dawn Chorus is. Participants will gain an understanding of a real research project and the technology used to complete the study. | |
| National Standards to which this program aligns | NL-ENG.K-12.4 COMMUNICATION SKILLS Students adjust their use of spoken, written, and visual language (e.g., conventions, style, vocabulary) to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences and for different purposes. NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop understanding * Structure and function in living systems * Reproduction and heredity * Regulation and behavior * Populations and ecosystems * Diversity and adaptations of organisms NS.5-8.5 SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY As a result of activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop-- * Abilities of technological design * Understandings about science and technology | |
| Program Length | 30 minutes | |
| By Request | This program is available by request ONLY | |
| Connection Type(s) Available and Program Fees | By Request Cost: $75.00 By Request Cost with Premium Service: $65.00 What's this? | |
| Cancellation Policy | We will not charge for programs canceled due to nature i.e. snow days. The full fee will be charged to sites which cancel with less than 48 hours notice. | |
| Is recording allowed? | No | |
| The Provider broadcasts over | IP |
