Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly exploration of birds, birding, and ornithology. As we have officially entered Spooky Season, it is a good time to look at these trio of corvids that historically have been birds of bad omen. They are not, of course, but they are...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom for a monthly look at amphibians and reptiles. Newts are a group of salamanders comprising about 100 species found across the Northern Hemisphere. They are highly toxic and exhibit a fascinating life cycle. They also, apparently, are a common ingredient in witches potions,...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist online via Zoom to explore the amazing world of mammals. This month we leave the desert to look at some truly monstrous (in size) mammals that inspire awe and fascination whenever they are observed. Surprisingly, it is still unclear how many species of these mammals inhabit...
Finding quality science assessment tasks doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In this content coaching session, participants will learn how to use the Science Task Prescreen as a quick first filter before applying OpenSciEd’s Four Science Assessment Criteria to evaluate the quality of three-dimensional assessment tasks. Together, these tools provide a practical process for...
Join a Pima County Conservation Lands and Resources naturalist on Zoom for a monthly peek into the world of insects and other invertebrates. In the spirit of the season, we explore Ghost Moths, a family that includes some very large moths. They have intriguing natural history, have short flight times, and are easily overlooked.
Finding quality science assessment tasks doesn’t have to be a guessing game. In this content coaching session, participants will learn how to use the Science Task Prescreen as a quick first filter before applying OpenSciEd’s Four Science Assessment Criteria to evaluate the quality of three-dimensional assessment tasks. Together, these tools provide a practical process for...