Be a Field Scientist!

The video tutorial introduces the concept of a field journal, a tool used by scientists to record observations and thoughts while studying nature. It explains how to use a field journal to study flowers, including noting the date, weather, and details about the flowers. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of drawing and observing changes over time. It also suggests using the journal to study birds and other animals, noting their behavior and environment. Finally, it encourages personalizing the journal with decorations.

What is the primary purpose of a field journal?

• To record scientific data and personal observations

• To draw pictures of animals

• To write stories about nature

• To keep track of time spent outdoors

When starting a field journal entry about flowers, what should you note first?

• The date and weather conditions

• The type of soil

• The color of the flower

• The number of petals

Why is it important to draw what you see in a field journal?

• To practice artistic skills

• To compare with other people's drawings

• To help remember every detail of the study

• To make the journal look colorful

What additional observations can you make when using a field journal to study birds?

• The distance they fly

• The number of eggs in their nest

• The time of day they are seen

• The color of their feathers

What is a fun way to personalize your field journal?

• Writing poems

• Adding scientific data

• Including pressed flowers

• Decorating with stickers and drawings