This document provides information about the Trans Canada Trail BioKit project. It acknowledges those involved in its production and gives an overview of how the BioKit works. Users are encouraged to choose a section of the Trans Canada Trail near their home, complete activities in the kit, and discuss their findings online. The goal is to help users explore the Trail and celebrate its biodiversity.
The document provides instructions for a classroom activity where students work in teams to design and build a model of the International Space Station (ISS) using plastic bottles and PVC piping. The activity aims to teach students about the real ISS and what is required to keep astronauts alive in space. Students are tasked with brainstorming a design, making materials lists, assembling their model ISS, testing it, and debriefing as a team on their design process and results.
The documentary film Food Inc. exposes the hidden practices of America's food industry. It shows how a handful of large corporations prioritize profits over consumer health, worker safety, and the environment. Through undercover investigations, the film reveals how these companies' practices negatively impact public health by overusing antibiotics in animal feed and contaminating water supplies. It also discusses the sustainability challenges of industrial agriculture, promoting more humane, environmentally-friendly alternatives that don't compromise food or ecosystem safety.
Economic Development Newsletter October 2014Bronwen Buck
The document discusses several topics:
1. Volunteers and staff from Carolinian Canada are conducting a natural heritage inventory in Elgin County to catalog rare plant and animal species. They have found significant species like Bank Swallow and Butternut that help update decades-old records.
2. Landowners can register their properties for the inventory to learn about rare finds on their land and help conservation efforts. Participants gain an appreciation for local biodiversity.
3. The Municipality of Bayham is upgrading its outdated computer systems and installing fiber connections to increase connectivity between staff across locations and allow for more efficient and responsive service.
The document lists various poetic devices and instructs the reader to find examples of each device from works by famous poets. It then prompts the reader to quote from songs and poems using the devices and explain their effectiveness. The reader is to scavenger hunt for examples of rhyme, alliteration, anaphora and other devices in the works of over 50 poets.
Amandeep Banga is seeking a challenging role in finance and accounts with a focus on strategy, reporting, budgeting, and business performance. She has over 10 years of experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility. She is proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, statutory reporting, and ensuring business performance targets are met. Amandeep holds the ACCA qualification and has strong skills in Microsoft Office, SAP, Hyperion, and other accounting software.
This document discusses the importance of health professionals developing themselves physically, psychologically, and spiritually. It provides an assessment of wellness in these three domains on a scale of 1-10, with the author scoring themselves an 8 for physical, 8 for psychological, and 9 for spiritual wellness. Goals are outlined for each domain, with physical goals being to increase endurance and strength, psychological goals to reduce stress, and spiritual goals to spend more daily time practicing faith. Strategies are proposed to foster growth in each domain, including cardiovascular exercise, meditation, and daily scripture reading. The author plans to assess their progress every six months and use strategies like daily self-care to maintain long-term health and wellness practices
The document provides instructions for a classroom activity where students work in teams to design and build a model of the International Space Station (ISS) using plastic bottles and PVC piping. The activity aims to teach students about the real ISS and what is required to keep astronauts alive in space. Students are tasked with brainstorming a design, making materials lists, assembling their model ISS, testing it, and debriefing as a team on their design process and results.
The documentary film Food Inc. exposes the hidden practices of America's food industry. It shows how a handful of large corporations prioritize profits over consumer health, worker safety, and the environment. Through undercover investigations, the film reveals how these companies' practices negatively impact public health by overusing antibiotics in animal feed and contaminating water supplies. It also discusses the sustainability challenges of industrial agriculture, promoting more humane, environmentally-friendly alternatives that don't compromise food or ecosystem safety.
Economic Development Newsletter October 2014Bronwen Buck
The document discusses several topics:
1. Volunteers and staff from Carolinian Canada are conducting a natural heritage inventory in Elgin County to catalog rare plant and animal species. They have found significant species like Bank Swallow and Butternut that help update decades-old records.
2. Landowners can register their properties for the inventory to learn about rare finds on their land and help conservation efforts. Participants gain an appreciation for local biodiversity.
3. The Municipality of Bayham is upgrading its outdated computer systems and installing fiber connections to increase connectivity between staff across locations and allow for more efficient and responsive service.
The document lists various poetic devices and instructs the reader to find examples of each device from works by famous poets. It then prompts the reader to quote from songs and poems using the devices and explain their effectiveness. The reader is to scavenger hunt for examples of rhyme, alliteration, anaphora and other devices in the works of over 50 poets.
Amandeep Banga is seeking a challenging role in finance and accounts with a focus on strategy, reporting, budgeting, and business performance. She has over 10 years of experience in accounting and finance roles of increasing responsibility. She is proficient in financial reporting, budgeting, statutory reporting, and ensuring business performance targets are met. Amandeep holds the ACCA qualification and has strong skills in Microsoft Office, SAP, Hyperion, and other accounting software.
This document discusses the importance of health professionals developing themselves physically, psychologically, and spiritually. It provides an assessment of wellness in these three domains on a scale of 1-10, with the author scoring themselves an 8 for physical, 8 for psychological, and 9 for spiritual wellness. Goals are outlined for each domain, with physical goals being to increase endurance and strength, psychological goals to reduce stress, and spiritual goals to spend more daily time practicing faith. Strategies are proposed to foster growth in each domain, including cardiovascular exercise, meditation, and daily scripture reading. The author plans to assess their progress every six months and use strategies like daily self-care to maintain long-term health and wellness practices
This document provides a resource guide for a stress management and prevention program. It contains 9 units that cover various aspects of stress including the nature of stress, physiology of stress, psychology of stress, personality traits, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, nutrition, exercise, and applying stress management to professional life. Each unit provides key information to remember, resources, exercises, and journal writing prompts related to the topic of that unit. The overall document serves as a comprehensive guide for learning about stress and techniques for managing and preventing stress.
The document outlines the overall and specific expectations for a Grade 8 geography unit on mobility, migration, and culture, including analyzing the influence of physical environments on settlement patterns, investigating issues related to human settlement and sustainability, and demonstrating an understanding of trends in human settlement, economic development, and quality of life globally and within countries. Students will study factors influencing where people live and move, as well as indicators used to measure development and standard of living worldwide.
Vitamins, minerals, and herbs are important for health but also require safety precautions. Vitamins are organic substances that regulate cell functions, with 13 types needed by humans. Minerals are non-organic elements found in Earth's crust that are vital for enzyme activity. Herbs can treat various conditions but mixing with drugs requires care due to potential interactions. While supplements may benefit some, most nutrients are best obtained through a healthy, balanced diet. Safety measures like avoiding megadoses of some vitamins and researching herb usage are recommended.
This document outlines the specific expectations and overall expectations for a Grade 7 geography unit on natural resources. It provides details on four lessons that will be taught which cover renewable resources, flow resources, non-renewable resources, and distribution maps. The lessons include reading assignments from the textbook, key terms, learning strategies, and student tasks. The overall goals are for students to understand challenges and opportunities presented by different environments, investigate how natural events and human activities impact the environment, demonstrate knowledge of natural processes and resource extraction, and communicate effectively about these topics.
The Restoration Period in England from 1660-1689 saw the restoration of the monarchy under King Charles II. During this time, literacy rates rose to 50% of men, factories began to spring up marking the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, and coffee houses became popular places for educated men to socialize and discuss politics and literature. Styles of the period included baldrics, cannon knee ribbons, and periwigs. Neoclassical literature featuring satire also emerged, as did Rococo and Neoclassical styles in art which drew inspiration from ancient Greece and Rome.
This resume summarizes Neil Bailey's experience as a network engineer and database manager with over 15 years of experience in cyber security, database management, and network administration. He has held positions at Siemens Government Services, DRS Technologies, and Quanta Systems Corp supporting organizations like the U.S. State Department, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, and U.S. Treasury Department. Bailey has expertise in areas like IBM Maximo, SQL, and intrusion detection systems. He has received several certifications and awards for his successful management of large security projects and systems.
This document provides a summary of the causes of the current rhino poaching crisis and analyzes the effectiveness of enforcement efforts. It begins with acknowledgments and an abstract. The introduction provides historical context on rhino poaching and the traditional Chinese medicine market. It then examines the high demand from China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam for rhino horn in traditional medicine. Other contributing factors discussed include the political and economic instability in rhino range states due to civil war, corruption, and poverty. The document also analyzes negative attitudes that fuel poaching. It reviews international legislation and enforcement efforts in both consumer and supplier countries. Finally, it considers whether current law enforcement is effective and provides recommendations for the future, including education, conservation,
An archaeologist tries to learn about ancient life by examining remains and artifacts. They must know the difference between fossils, which are remains of living things, and artifacts, which are remains of human-made objects. Archaeologists carefully excavate sites where ancient civilizations lived, digging in a grid to find remains. They use simple tools like trowels and brushes. Each find is recorded and taken to a lab for analysis. It requires extensive education, training, patience and attention to detail to work as an archaeologist.
The document provides instructions for a group project to research and create a poster about one of six habitats: desert, rainforest, grasslands, tundra, temperate forest, or marine. Students will use the provided links to learn about the habitat's location, animals, plants, and other facts. They will then present their poster to the class. The goal is for students to discover new information about different habitats around the world.
The document provides instructions for a group project to research and create a poster about one of six habitats: desert, rainforest, grasslands, tundra, temperate forest, or marine. Students will use the provided links to learn about the habitat's location, animals, plants, and other facts. They will then present their poster to the class and the teacher will evaluate their work. The goal is for students to learn about different habitats around the world.
The researcher is conducting a study on the population density of Callicebus oenanthe in Ojos de Agua, a conservation area in Peru. She is working with a team that includes Dr. Carolina Garcia Suikkanen, two assistants, and collaborators from Proyecto Mono Tocón and ABOFOA. The team has adapted their methodology to focus on how the monkeys use different forest habitats. They have collected data during field trips and seen many wildlife species. The researcher plans to continue the study during two more field trips and share results upon completing her master's degree. She thanks funders and supporters for making the research possible.
This document provides information about becoming an urban ecologist. It explains that urban ecology is the study of plant and animal communities in cities, which can be observed in backyards, parks, and other urban areas. It recommends taking science and math courses in high school and majoring in fields like biology and environmental science in college. Hands-on experiences like nature hikes and volunteering are encouraged. Several programs are listed that allow people to participate in projects studying urban wildlife. Curiosity, patience, and a love of nature are skills needed to become an urban ecologist.
I share eleven different citizen science websites or apps that are easy to participate in and only require simple equipment like a computer/smartphone and Internet connection. Not just for kids, there are a lot of great citizen science projects here that adults can get involved in--I just curated this list to emphasize projects that are developmentally and cognitively doable for kids over the age of 8.
I created this for a webinar for the Pasadena Public Library, on May 8, 2020.
This is a re-upload. A second corrigendum with revision updated on March 2, 2019.
A corrigendum with minor edits updated on January 16, 2017.
This small e-book contains a number of articles written between 2013 and 2016 on some of my favourite topics – from tiger beetles and snakes to issues concerning biodiversity conservation, to celebrating the natural richness of our planet. Some are a story in themselves, some are drawn from personal experiences, and most are stand-alone articles written to provoke a creative thought and a positive attitude.
This document discusses exploration of deep oceans and deep space. It provides learning objectives and an overview of lessons that compare space and ocean exploration, discuss what is more important to study, and examine life on the edge in difficult environments. Examples are given of animals that have adapted to living in cities and of the most interesting, dangerous, and adaptable animals.
This document provides an introduction to Jerome J. Knap's book "The Complete Outdoorsman's Handbook". It discusses the growing popularity of outdoor recreation and the importance of possessing basic outdoor living skills. It outlines some of the contents covered in the book, including wilderness survival, first aid, map reading, axemanship, canoeing and more. The introduction emphasizes the importance of understanding how nature functions and having an ethical approach when venturing outdoors.
Explanation of datasheets for Biosphere Expeditions snow leopard conservation project in the Altai Republic, Central Asia (www.biosphere-expeditions.org/altai).
The document discusses five secondary structure prediction programs that were used to analyze the query sequence of a pilE protein. While most programs detected one long helix on the N-terminal side, some programs detected two shorter helices separated by a gap. This minor discrepancy can be explained by programs potentially interpreting two close helices as one long helix. When comparing predictions between homologous species, some structures may differ slightly. Additionally, secondary structure prediction is not always 100% accurate and errors can occur.
The document describes an experiment that tested the preferences of sowbugs (woodlice) between grass and sand substrates. The hypothesis was that sowbugs would prefer grass due to its moisture content and presence of decaying matter. 20 sowbugs were individually placed in a container half-filled with grass and half with sand. The results showed that sowbugs slightly preferred sand, with 11 choosing sand and 9 choosing grass. This suggests that sowbugs may prefer sand over grass as a substrate.
This document provides information about becoming a Junior Refuge Manager at Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. To earn the badge, children of different age groups must complete a certain number of activity pages in the provided booklet. Once completed, they should bring the booklet to the visitor center to be reviewed. The activities include learning about refuge jobs, habitats, wildlife identification, and ways to prevent pollution. The goal is to teach children about protecting natural resources and modeling good behavior while enjoying the refuge.
Rhys Davelaar (MediaMonks) CMC - Nieuwe Interfaces & DesignMedia Perspectives
Rhys Davelaar, Senior Digital Creative MediaMonks sprak op het Cross Media Café - Nieuwe Interfaces & Design over het AR project 'Into the Wild', een Google Tango experience. Bekijk zijn presentatie op de website van iMMovator. http://immovator.nl/mediatheek/presentaties/rhys-davelaar-mediamonks-cross-media-cafe-nieuwe-interfaces-design
This document provides a resource guide for a stress management and prevention program. It contains 9 units that cover various aspects of stress including the nature of stress, physiology of stress, psychology of stress, personality traits, coping strategies, relaxation techniques, nutrition, exercise, and applying stress management to professional life. Each unit provides key information to remember, resources, exercises, and journal writing prompts related to the topic of that unit. The overall document serves as a comprehensive guide for learning about stress and techniques for managing and preventing stress.
The document outlines the overall and specific expectations for a Grade 8 geography unit on mobility, migration, and culture, including analyzing the influence of physical environments on settlement patterns, investigating issues related to human settlement and sustainability, and demonstrating an understanding of trends in human settlement, economic development, and quality of life globally and within countries. Students will study factors influencing where people live and move, as well as indicators used to measure development and standard of living worldwide.
Vitamins, minerals, and herbs are important for health but also require safety precautions. Vitamins are organic substances that regulate cell functions, with 13 types needed by humans. Minerals are non-organic elements found in Earth's crust that are vital for enzyme activity. Herbs can treat various conditions but mixing with drugs requires care due to potential interactions. While supplements may benefit some, most nutrients are best obtained through a healthy, balanced diet. Safety measures like avoiding megadoses of some vitamins and researching herb usage are recommended.
This document outlines the specific expectations and overall expectations for a Grade 7 geography unit on natural resources. It provides details on four lessons that will be taught which cover renewable resources, flow resources, non-renewable resources, and distribution maps. The lessons include reading assignments from the textbook, key terms, learning strategies, and student tasks. The overall goals are for students to understand challenges and opportunities presented by different environments, investigate how natural events and human activities impact the environment, demonstrate knowledge of natural processes and resource extraction, and communicate effectively about these topics.
The Restoration Period in England from 1660-1689 saw the restoration of the monarchy under King Charles II. During this time, literacy rates rose to 50% of men, factories began to spring up marking the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, and coffee houses became popular places for educated men to socialize and discuss politics and literature. Styles of the period included baldrics, cannon knee ribbons, and periwigs. Neoclassical literature featuring satire also emerged, as did Rococo and Neoclassical styles in art which drew inspiration from ancient Greece and Rome.
This resume summarizes Neil Bailey's experience as a network engineer and database manager with over 15 years of experience in cyber security, database management, and network administration. He has held positions at Siemens Government Services, DRS Technologies, and Quanta Systems Corp supporting organizations like the U.S. State Department, Pentagon Force Protection Agency, and U.S. Treasury Department. Bailey has expertise in areas like IBM Maximo, SQL, and intrusion detection systems. He has received several certifications and awards for his successful management of large security projects and systems.
This document provides a summary of the causes of the current rhino poaching crisis and analyzes the effectiveness of enforcement efforts. It begins with acknowledgments and an abstract. The introduction provides historical context on rhino poaching and the traditional Chinese medicine market. It then examines the high demand from China, Hong Kong, and Vietnam for rhino horn in traditional medicine. Other contributing factors discussed include the political and economic instability in rhino range states due to civil war, corruption, and poverty. The document also analyzes negative attitudes that fuel poaching. It reviews international legislation and enforcement efforts in both consumer and supplier countries. Finally, it considers whether current law enforcement is effective and provides recommendations for the future, including education, conservation,
An archaeologist tries to learn about ancient life by examining remains and artifacts. They must know the difference between fossils, which are remains of living things, and artifacts, which are remains of human-made objects. Archaeologists carefully excavate sites where ancient civilizations lived, digging in a grid to find remains. They use simple tools like trowels and brushes. Each find is recorded and taken to a lab for analysis. It requires extensive education, training, patience and attention to detail to work as an archaeologist.
The document provides instructions for a group project to research and create a poster about one of six habitats: desert, rainforest, grasslands, tundra, temperate forest, or marine. Students will use the provided links to learn about the habitat's location, animals, plants, and other facts. They will then present their poster to the class. The goal is for students to discover new information about different habitats around the world.
The document provides instructions for a group project to research and create a poster about one of six habitats: desert, rainforest, grasslands, tundra, temperate forest, or marine. Students will use the provided links to learn about the habitat's location, animals, plants, and other facts. They will then present their poster to the class and the teacher will evaluate their work. The goal is for students to learn about different habitats around the world.
The researcher is conducting a study on the population density of Callicebus oenanthe in Ojos de Agua, a conservation area in Peru. She is working with a team that includes Dr. Carolina Garcia Suikkanen, two assistants, and collaborators from Proyecto Mono Tocón and ABOFOA. The team has adapted their methodology to focus on how the monkeys use different forest habitats. They have collected data during field trips and seen many wildlife species. The researcher plans to continue the study during two more field trips and share results upon completing her master's degree. She thanks funders and supporters for making the research possible.
This document provides information about becoming an urban ecologist. It explains that urban ecology is the study of plant and animal communities in cities, which can be observed in backyards, parks, and other urban areas. It recommends taking science and math courses in high school and majoring in fields like biology and environmental science in college. Hands-on experiences like nature hikes and volunteering are encouraged. Several programs are listed that allow people to participate in projects studying urban wildlife. Curiosity, patience, and a love of nature are skills needed to become an urban ecologist.
I share eleven different citizen science websites or apps that are easy to participate in and only require simple equipment like a computer/smartphone and Internet connection. Not just for kids, there are a lot of great citizen science projects here that adults can get involved in--I just curated this list to emphasize projects that are developmentally and cognitively doable for kids over the age of 8.
I created this for a webinar for the Pasadena Public Library, on May 8, 2020.
This is a re-upload. A second corrigendum with revision updated on March 2, 2019.
A corrigendum with minor edits updated on January 16, 2017.
This small e-book contains a number of articles written between 2013 and 2016 on some of my favourite topics – from tiger beetles and snakes to issues concerning biodiversity conservation, to celebrating the natural richness of our planet. Some are a story in themselves, some are drawn from personal experiences, and most are stand-alone articles written to provoke a creative thought and a positive attitude.
This document discusses exploration of deep oceans and deep space. It provides learning objectives and an overview of lessons that compare space and ocean exploration, discuss what is more important to study, and examine life on the edge in difficult environments. Examples are given of animals that have adapted to living in cities and of the most interesting, dangerous, and adaptable animals.
This document provides an introduction to Jerome J. Knap's book "The Complete Outdoorsman's Handbook". It discusses the growing popularity of outdoor recreation and the importance of possessing basic outdoor living skills. It outlines some of the contents covered in the book, including wilderness survival, first aid, map reading, axemanship, canoeing and more. The introduction emphasizes the importance of understanding how nature functions and having an ethical approach when venturing outdoors.
Explanation of datasheets for Biosphere Expeditions snow leopard conservation project in the Altai Republic, Central Asia (www.biosphere-expeditions.org/altai).
The document discusses five secondary structure prediction programs that were used to analyze the query sequence of a pilE protein. While most programs detected one long helix on the N-terminal side, some programs detected two shorter helices separated by a gap. This minor discrepancy can be explained by programs potentially interpreting two close helices as one long helix. When comparing predictions between homologous species, some structures may differ slightly. Additionally, secondary structure prediction is not always 100% accurate and errors can occur.
The document describes an experiment that tested the preferences of sowbugs (woodlice) between grass and sand substrates. The hypothesis was that sowbugs would prefer grass due to its moisture content and presence of decaying matter. 20 sowbugs were individually placed in a container half-filled with grass and half with sand. The results showed that sowbugs slightly preferred sand, with 11 choosing sand and 9 choosing grass. This suggests that sowbugs may prefer sand over grass as a substrate.
This document provides information about becoming a Junior Refuge Manager at Mattamuskeet National Wildlife Refuge. To earn the badge, children of different age groups must complete a certain number of activity pages in the provided booklet. Once completed, they should bring the booklet to the visitor center to be reviewed. The activities include learning about refuge jobs, habitats, wildlife identification, and ways to prevent pollution. The goal is to teach children about protecting natural resources and modeling good behavior while enjoying the refuge.
Rhys Davelaar (MediaMonks) CMC - Nieuwe Interfaces & DesignMedia Perspectives
Rhys Davelaar, Senior Digital Creative MediaMonks sprak op het Cross Media Café - Nieuwe Interfaces & Design over het AR project 'Into the Wild', een Google Tango experience. Bekijk zijn presentatie op de website van iMMovator. http://immovator.nl/mediatheek/presentaties/rhys-davelaar-mediamonks-cross-media-cafe-nieuwe-interfaces-design
This is a slideshow we did as part of our fulfilment for the John Muir Award at the Multiple Intelligence School, Fiji. This is part of the Discovery Award. This shows our exploration of pollution and rubbish on Suva Point in April 2014.
Wilderness Survival Techniques And TipsEdward Dobson
The document provides wilderness survival techniques and tips. It lists essential items to include in a basic survival kit such as waterproof matches, a knife, compass, first aid supplies, emergency food and water purification tablets. It also gives advice on finding water, making fire and shelter, and signaling for help. Proper preparation is key to surviving in the wilderness.
Here are the steps to complete the owl pellet dissection:
1. Put on your lab gloves for safety.
2. Use the ruler and scales provided to measure and record the size of your owl pellet.
3. Write down any initial observations about the appearance and texture of the pellet on page 27 of your notebook.
4. Gently break apart the pellet using your fingers or dissection tools like forceps. Be careful of any small bones that could puncture your gloves.
5. Examine the contents under the microscope or with a magnifying glass. Identify any fur, feathers, bones or other remains and record your findings.
6. Use the identification chart to determine which animals
Wow and 1,2,3.... Humpback whales! and what? 200-300 Electra dolphins! What a good day! It is not always like this but it is very likely that you will experience such a day when volunteering with Go Volunteer Africa in Comoros.
You come to study the wild cetaceans of the islands of the moon. Moheli and Grande Comores are maybe one of the most remarkable place to study cetaceans with peace of mind. A group of humpback whale is migrating up from Antarctica, using ancient routes along the east Africa, it is called the C group.
3. Name of
section visited:___________________________
Date:____________________________________
Departure time:__________________________
Return time:______________________________
GPS coordinates:__________________________
(optional)
Modern explorers
leave no trace!
Use the seven principles
of the Leave No Trace
program, as a guideline
to help reduce the
impact of your outdoor
activities on the Trail
environment.
1 Plan ahead and
prepare.
2 Travel and camp
on durable surfaces.
3 Dispose of waste
properly.
4 Leave what you find.
5 Minimize campfire
impacts.
6 Respect wildlife.
7 Be considerate
of others.
WEATHER
Temperature:______________________ °C
Are you ready to
explore the longest trail
in the world?
n Cloudy
n Sunny
n Snowyn Rainy
n Partly cloudy
n Windy
Hi there! I’m Blaze!
I’m the Trans Canada Trail blazer!
Look for me on every page and
I’ll point you in the right direction as you
explore the Trans Canada Trail.
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It’s a Go!
7. Bats situate themselves by emitting
high-pitched cries that humans cannot hear:
ultrasounds. These cries bounce off the various
surrounding objects. The bat perceives this echo and
can easily locate in mid-air the insects it feeds on.
This is called echolocation.
A polar bear’s sense of smell is highly
developed: it can easily detect the presence
of a seal more than a kilometre away!
Near-blind
like most moles,
the star-nosed mole
uses its tentacles to
easily find its food
beneath the earth.
These tentacles are
believed to be six times
more sensitive to touch
than your hands are!
Test your senses with these activities and, at the
same time, compare them with the senses of different Canadian animals.
HEARING
Hold your breath and identify the sounds around you.
Sounds of other Trail users: ______________________________
Sounds of nature: _____________________________________
SMELL
Have your companions try to guess a natural element on the Trail
simply by its odour and by placing it under their nose. Be creative:
choose a blade of grass, some moss or a damp leaf!
TOUCH
Using your hands, locate the object in nature that is…
the smoothest, the roughest, the spikiest.
And if you were to tickle someone, what would you choose?
________________________________________________
Skilful adventurers
must use all of their
senses to fully explore
the Trail!
Try echolocation! 1. Blindfold a person in
your group to be the “bat”. 2. The rest of the group will be “insects”.
3. The “bat” repeatedly calls out “Beep, Beep”. 4. The “insects”
must respond “Buzz, Buzz”. 5. The “bat” tries to catch an “insect”.
Little brown bat
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The Trail from Another Viewpoint
18. Draw the route that
you covered on the Trail.
Note your discoveries: a magnificent bridge,
specific bird, unknown flower, etc.
You have explored
a section of the Trail
on the lookout for its
small wonders. As
a reminder of your
experience and in
order to share
it, it’s time to
create a map
of your outing.
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Think Back on YourOuting