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“Amphibians Count” Swartswood State Park Duck Pond Citizen Science Program Program Design Science Content Swartswood State Park Define vernal pond Identify amphibians Amphibians as indicators Take air and water measurements Take census (counting) Science Tools Documentation Magnifier Thermometer Tapioca Animal Models Field guide Auditory identifier What and where are the vernal ponds Identify and count local amphibians Journal Activity Description Goal To involve local citizens in collecting data annually on the amphibians and conditions of a vernal pond. Objectives Identify a vernal pond Identify amphibians Record air and water temperature Record number of amphibians in the vernal pond Activity Structure Introduction Agenda Logistics Tasks Topic Hands-on Activity Identification practice Demonstration of tools and data collection Activity In the Field Find the vernal pond Identify the amphibians Collect the data Aggregate the Data Share the data What Will You Do Today? Logistics Overview Hands-on activity Field work Share data Identify an amphibian Wood Frog Bull Frog Spring Peeper Redback Salamander Cognitive Barriers Information Overload Short attention span Communication: non-written, non-verbal Organization Following directions Cognitive Science Content Swartswood State Park Define vernal pond Identify amphibians Amphibians as indicators Take air and water measurements Take census (counting) Science Content Swartswood State Park Define vernal pond Identify amphibians Take census (counting) What and where are the vernal ponds Identify and count local amphibians What and where are the vernal ponds Identify and count six amphibians Cognitive Science Tools Magnifier Thermometer Tapioca Animal Models Field guide Auditory identifier Science Tools Magnifier Tapioca Animal Models Field guide Auditory identifier Documentation Journal Documentation Modified journal (simple check list) Visual Barriers Reading and writing Manipulation Walking and balance Color blindness Depth perception Visual Science Content Swartswood State Park Define vernal pond Identify amphibians Amphibians as indicators Take air and water measurements Take census (counting) Science Content Swartswood State Park Define vernal pond Identify amphibians Amphibians as indicators Take air and water measurements Take census (counting) What and where are the vernal ponds Identify and count local amphibians What and where are the vernal ponds Identify and count frogs that can be heard Visual Science Tools Magnifier Thermometer Tapioca Animal Models Field guide Auditory identifier Science Tools Magnifier Talking thermometer Tapioca Animal Models Field guide Auditory identifier Documentation Journal Documentation Modified journal (tape recorder that can be uploaded at facility) Age-related Barriers Mobility Hearing Blind or low vision Age-related Science Content Swartswood State Park Define vernal pond Identify amphibians Amphibians as indicators Take air and water measurements Take census (counting) Science Content Swartswood State Park Define vernal pond Identify amphibians Amphibians as indicators Take air and water measurements Take census (counting) What and where are the vernal ponds Identify and count local amphibians What and where are the vernal ponds Identify and count local amphibians Age-related Science Tools Magnifier Thermometer Tapioca Animal Models Field guide Auditory identifier Science Tools Magnifier Talking thermometer Tapioca Animal Models Field guide Auditory identifier Head sets Benches Age-related Documentation Journal Documentation Journal options Standard journal Tape recorder that can be uploaded at facility Large print Modified writing tools