Identifying Animal Track Patterns

Identifying Animal Track Patterns

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 10th Grade

Easy

Created by

Jackson Turner

Used 2+ times

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In this Wildlife Wednesday session, the focus is on learning the basics of animal tracking, specifically through understanding different gait patterns. The video introduces four main gait patterns: waddlers, bounders, perfect walkers, and hoppers, each with distinct characteristics. Viewers are encouraged to observe trails rather than individual tracks and to practice identifying these patterns in the field. The session concludes with a preview of future lessons on narrowing down tracks to specific species.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it more useful to look for patterns in animal trails rather than individual tracks?

Patterns help identify the animal's diet.

Patterns can be helpful when track details are unclear.

Patterns show the animal's age.

Patterns are easier to see in ideal conditions.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following animals is considered a waddler?

Rabbit

Cat

Bear

River otter

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do waddlers move their feet?

Front feet move first, then back feet.

All four feet move simultaneously.

Back feet move first, then front feet.

Both feet on the same side move together.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animal is an example of a bounder?

Dog

Porcupine

Fisher

Squirrel

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the movement pattern of bounders?

They hop with both front feet together.

They waddle from side to side.

They move like an accordion or a slinky.

They walk in a straight line.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which animals are classified as perfect walkers or striders?

Rabbits and hares

Cats and dogs

Weasels and otters

Bears and badgers

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is direct registration in perfect walkers?

When the animal hops with both front feet together.

When the animal's back foot lands in the same spot as the front foot.

When the animal moves both feet on the same side together.

When the animal's tracks form a zigzag pattern.

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