Tutorial/ Template
How can I see if an invasive is spreading?
Eliza uses the Vital Signs map to track variable watermilfoil. See how you can use the map to watch a species changes through time, and then quickly turn your analysis into a movie!
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Watch the movie under "Videos"
Where else is that species?
In this How-To Map Guide, see how you can use the map to find out where the species you're most interested in has been found in Maine!
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Fall Webinar 2011 - Create, Share & Connect
Learn about -
Creative ways for your students to share their findings with an authentic audience
All the ways to participate in conversations and collaborate with the VS community!
Fall Webinar 2011 - Vital Signs Refresher
http://vitalsignsme.org/vs-refresher
What : Learn about -
Field Missions
Tools and resources
Data quality
Publishing observations
How do I find things on the map?
- Where is my school? Where is my house? I know they're down here somewhere! Dana shows you how he uses clues on the Vital Signs map to find the places in Maine he cares most about. Next step, using the Vital Signs data! To be continued....
Download the Guide below under "Documents"
Analysis tutorial - Do invasive species affect biodiversity?
- See how Wesley and Josephine use the VS export table and Excel to create a simple bar graph using species data and biodiversity counts. This analysis lets them compare the biodiversity counts where invasive species were found with the biodiversity counts where invasive species were not found. Is biodiversity different where invasive species are found? So nerdy.
PowerPoint Presentation on Ready, Set, Science
Ready, Set, Science is a must-read for all science educators (and administrators)! This is a practical guide on HOW to teach science in a way that is most beneficial to students. This book also clearly outlines why teaching science is vital in a democracy, how students can learn the art of debate through science and the way even very young children can think very deeply about relationships and concepts in science. This PowerPoint gives a brief overview of the first chapter and then a few hints about the rest of the book.
Group Roles
A half-sheet handout specifying group roles to help remind students of what must be done when they leave the classroom.
How to get notified when cool stuff happens
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Anyone with a username can get notified by email when stuff happens on the Vital Signs site. Here's how it works for teachers like Larry. (Note that the steps are the same for those of you with citizen scientist and student accounts! Go on, get notified!)
Download the guide below under Documents or click on the video to watch.
Introduction to Vital Signs Web Site
This is a series of questions to introduce the Vital Signs website. The students will search and find out the purpose of VS, who is involved, how the learning is different, and how they will be involved. Students also get a feel for how the website is setup and how to navigate it.
