Field Interpretive Techniques I (EnEd 3341)

General Course Information

• Syllabus 2014
• Tips on writing for this class
• Field Experience Assignment
• Lesson Plan Format
• Definition of Interpretation
• Readings in Moodle

Assignments

• Hawk Teaching
• Exotic Species Teaching
• Cultural History Teaching for November 21
• U of M's Guide to Writing - this may help you in any writing

Phenology

• Backyard Almanac Readings in Moodle
• Larry Weber on MPR talking about fall phenology
• Phenology Background (from first class)
• Journey North

Birds

• Hawk Ridge website
• Video of Goshawk maneuvering
• Minnesota Ornithological Union website - info on bird sightings & MN birding
• Hawk Identification Handout (from class)
• Hawk Ridge Funnel Effect Diagram (from class)
• Hawk Migration Flow Map of North America

Geology

• General Review of North Shore Geology
• I.D. of Regional Rocks
• Geology of Minnesota - A Guide for Teachers
• Rise and Fall of the Great Lakes - a fun, old film by paddling legend Bill Mason

Mammals

• Eager Beavers - Article from The Minnesota Volunteer
• Dealing with Beavers

Insects

• Lady beetles/Lady bugs
• Asian Lady Beetles

Plants

• Pitcher Plant

Bogs

• Review Information on the Bog
• Bogs and Global Warming article

Interpretation

• The National Park Service's Interpretative Development Program
• The National Association for Interpretation

Trees

• Tree info for Minnesota at MNtrees.org
• Harvest and Use of Basswood from Mazina'igan Newsletter