NatureMapping Activities

12. Data Collection Protocols

Purpose:
NM at a glance The Data Collection Protocols for NatureMapping are not a structured process of collecting field data. The Protocols are simply the correct way of reporting data to the NatureMapping Program.

NatureMapping Activities #2-11 were designed for students to learn the skills necessary to complete the data collection form properly for submission to the NatureMapping Program.

Materials needed:

NatureMapping at a Glance (pdf)
NatureMapping Data Collection Protocols (pdf)
Spreadsheet Protocols (pdf)

Teacher’s Guide:

Print NatureMapping at a Glance and the Data Collection Protocols and make copies for each student.
Explain to the students, that this is a review of the attributes with the students.
Use the following examples of completed data collection forms and have the students assess their accuracy:

data collection form practice

No Student Activity

Definitions

Protocols - rules determining the format and transmission of data

NatureMapping Activities