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Selected Works of Lacey D. Huffling
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Learning by Lassoing Lizards: The Ins and Outs of Developing a Field-Based
The American Biology Teacher (2014)
  • Catherine E. Matthews, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • Lacey D. Huffling, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
  • Aerin Benavides, University of North Carolina at Greensboro
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Abstract
We describe a field-based lizard project we did with high school students as a part of our summer Herpetological Research Experiences. We describe data collection on lizards captured, identified, and marked as a part of our mark–recapture study. We also describe other lizard projects that are ongoing in the United States and provide resources for teachers to help them start their own field-based science projects. Our work with lizards focuses on fieldwork but also includes classroom components with captive-bred and wild-captured animals. Information on organizations that focus on lizards is provided, including several citizen science opportunities.
Keywords
  • Ecology,
  • Fieldwork,
  • Lizards,
  • Reptiles,
  • Herpetology
Disciplines
Publication Date
May, 2014
DOI
10.1525/abt.2014.76.5.5
Citation Information
Catherine E. Matthews, Lacey D. Huffling and Aerin Benavides. "Learning by Lassoing Lizards: The Ins and Outs of Developing a Field-Based" The American Biology Teacher Vol. 76 Iss. 5 (2014) p. 320 - 326
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/lacey-huffling/4/