1. Objective To learn, observe, and document wildlife and its behavior. *This is worth 25 % of your grade.*You are required to spend one hour per week outside of the classroom observing wildlife. * You will be doing classroom observations in addition to personal observations

2. Class Observation Expectations Observations are a privilege if you misbehave or take advantage of the situation in anyway you will not be allowed to participate, which means you cannot get credit for those observations. This is not social time. I will be observing you while we are outside. You must show an interest. Your phones will not be out.The key to observing is being quiet and having patience!

3. Personal Observations Your composition book/journal will be used for personal observations, NO NOTES! They will be handed in quarterly. They must be filled out in my format. * Can NOT be done while driving * Can NOT be domesticated animals *No more than 30 minutes per session/per day *9 Hours total by quarters end *Must have 4.5 hours by FEB. 23/24 and May 3/4 *You will hand your journal at the quarters end for a final check. * Requires a parent signature for grade *This is individual and nobody's will be the same. *It can be done while hunting, fishing, or hiking.

4. Format Date: Time: Location: Temperature: Weather: Birds Observed Picture Behaviors/Sketches Common Name Acronym Perched, eating a dead rabbit Common Raven CORA

5. Materials Needed Binoculars- cheap ones are fine Warm Clothes- may be cold, we will not go outside if there is lightening but will in the rain Journal/Pencil Bird ID book- checked out in class