ORONO — What do green crabs, ducks and crab traps have in common? How do scientists make sure data they collect are accurate? What is an invasive species and how can it be identified?
University of Maine Cooperative Extension 4-H invites grades kindergarten to 12 students from Maine and beyond to explore the science of tracking invasive species with its Follow a Researcher program.
Videos that align with the Next Generation Science Standards Practice introduce UMaine graduate student Tyler Van Kirk and his research on green crabs (Carcinus maenas), an invasive species found along the coast of Maine.
Students and educators can follow his data collection trips in real-time with an online map and take part in an experiential learning activity that demonstrates why data collection methods matter. Live weekly Twitter chats started April 26 @UMaineFAR
More information and the sign-up are online. To request a disability accommodation or for more information, contact Greg Kranich, 207-581-3292; UMaineFAR@Maine.edu.
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