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Title:
| Animal Tracks |
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Description:
| Learn how to identify an animal from its tracks. Make a cast of animal tracks. Take an online quiz to practice identifying tracks. Links to eThemes Resources on animal adaptations, habitats, and Missouri animals are included. |
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Grade Level:
| 3, 4, 5 |
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Resource Links:
| Animal Autographs
This page from the Missouri Dept. of Conservation displays actual size tracks of adult animals found in Missouri. There are forefoot and hindfoot tracks, walking patterns, and distances between feet when walking.
Tracks Left in the Night
Read about animal tracks found in a California park. Click on "Here" at the bottom or "Whose Tracks?" on the left for a quiz on matching tracks to animals. The "Casting Tracks" link on the left shows you how to cast animal tracks.
British Columbia Adventure
This site has information about different animals, including pictures of their tracks. Click on an animal name from the left.
Tracking and Stalking North American Wildlife
This site from the Virtual Cub Scout Leader's Handbook has tips on how to track animals.
Follow that Footprint, Paw Print, Hoof Print...
Tips on how to identify an animal from the number of toe marks in the tracks.
Online Field Journal: Animal Tracks
Click on the paw prints to see what animal made them. There are sheets to print that can make a journal for tracking in "Get the Tracks Field Journal."
Wild Britain: Animal Tracks
Learn about some common animals in Britain and see what tracks they make.
Maine Animal Tracks
See track marks from 28 animals found in Maine.
eThemes Resource: Animal Adaptations: Physical and Behavioral
Sites about the behaviors and physical traits that enable animals to survive in their environments. Topics include camouflage, mimicry, and natural selection.
eThemes Resource: Habitat: Overview
This resource covers the different ecosystems on our planet. Find out how these biomes differ, what characteristics make them unique, and where they are located. Includes a map of the different habitats found in Missouri. There are links to eThemes Resources on specific habitats plus one on animal food chains.
eThemes Resource: Animals of Missouri
This resource will help students recognize animals in Missouri. Includes an animal from each of the animal groups: mammals, fish, reptiles, insects, and amphibians.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.5, 3, 3, 4, 5
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