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NAM*AN*IMALS back to the main welcome page 
Cue Cardsread the cue cards you'll find at each station 
Pelts A Discover the identity of a pelt by measuring it 
Extra Tips - Pelts AHints and logistical nuances of teaching this station 
TracksHow to identify and discuss, with tips on making a plaster cast 
Pelts B Focus on pelt characteristics at this station 
Site MapLinks to every page on this site |
The pelts are very fragile! Please handle them gently and treat them with respect. Open your field notebook to the pelts page. Observations Look at your pelt. What color is it? Are there different colors on different parts of the pelt? Is it large or small? Feel your pelt. Is the fur thick or thin? Is it coarse or fine? Record your observations in your field notebook. Measurements Measure the length of the body from the nose to the beginning of the tail. Measure the length of the tail. Measure from the foot to the shoulder. Record these measurements in your field notebook. Identification Look at the pictures in the mammal field guide. Find the picture of your animal. Use the guide to find the description of your animal. Do your measurements fit the description? If not, go back to the pictures and try again. If your measurements fit, write down the name of your animal and use the description to fill in the rest of the blanks on your pelts page. Share your findings with the rest of the group. |
