Objectives
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Students will be able to measure elk antlers and relate size to an individual elk's genetics, age, nutrition, and health.
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Standards Addressed
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Inference, measurement, comparing and contrasting |
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Student sheet-p.50-53 (Project Wild Educator's Guide Wild about Elk), antlers (various sizes-deer), tape measure, calculators.
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Time Requirement
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2 55 min class periods |
Procedure/outline
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1. Hold a discussion about antlers. Ask-what are antlers? How are they differnt than horns? Do antlers have a function? 2. Distribute antlers for examination. 3. Distribute copies of student data and record sheets. Allow time to complete calculations. Facilitate when necessary. 4. Final discussion. |
Modifications/Adaptions/ Extensions
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1. Weigh antlers to compare mass. 2. Look at official scoring system for measuring deer antlers (Boone & Crocket System) |
Assessment
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Spot check worksheets. Have students write a final summary of their findings. |
Other Comments
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Terminology: Score-one foot per mile, Data: Red-394 miles, Channel-less than 100' to 500', Depths-10' to 30' |
