Blindfolded Walk
Without your eyes to guide—and possibly distract—you, what would you notice that you otherwise might not have? Enlist the help of a few friends, and find out.
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More About This Resource...
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This Biodiversity Counts activity is designed to help students understand and appreciate the scientific importance of good observational skills. The printable five-page PDF handout includes:
- a series of inquiry-based questions to help students identify what they already know about observational skills and the role all their senses play,
- step-by-step activity directions that emphasize safe behavior, and
- a worksheet that asks students to record and analyze their observations.
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Topic
Biology -
Subtopic
Tools and Methods -
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National Science Education Standards
Grades 5-8:• Science as Inquiry CONTENT STANDARD A:• Physical Science CONTENT STANDARD B:• History and Nature of Science CONTENT STANDARD G:
Grades 9-12:
• Science as Inquiry CONTENT STANDARD A:• History and Nature of Science CONTENT STANDARD G:
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Learning Standard
National Science Education Standards
Grades 5-8:• Science as Inquiry CONTENT STANDARD A:• Physical Science CONTENT STANDARD B:• History and Nature of Science CONTENT STANDARD G:
Grades 9-12:
• Science as Inquiry CONTENT STANDARD A:• History and Nature of Science CONTENT STANDARD G:
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