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TundraCam - University of Colorado Boulder
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The TundraCam website allows students and teachers to observe a live, interactive view of the alpine tundra ecosystem on Niwot Ridge in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Users can control...more
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The TundraCam website allows students and teachers to observe a live, interactive view of the alpine tundra ecosystem on Niwot Ridge in the Colorado Rocky Mountains. Users can control the camera to explore changing weather conditions, snow cover, vegetation, wildlife habitats, and mountain landscapes in real time. The site also explains how scientists use cameras and research equipment to study environmental changes, climate patterns, and ecosystem processes in high-altitude environments. This resource is an engaging tool for teaching ecology, weather, climate science, environmental stewardship, and scientific observation skills while connecting students to ongoing ecological research.
tag(s): biomes (96), climate (95), ecosystems (105), habitats (104)
In the Classroom
Try the TeachersFirst Interactive Biomes of the World Unit to get your students involved and engaged with their own research. Have them work alone or with a partner on laptops or in a lab. Have students visit TundraCam and spend several minutes observing the landscape. Students record weather conditions, visible plants, snow cover, and any signs of wildlife in a science journal. Repeat observations over several days or weeks to identify changes. Have students act as field scientists by making observations, collecting data from the live camera, and developing a research question about the tundra environment. They can share their findings and explain how scientists use observations to study ecosystems.You must be registered and logged in to add items to your favorites.
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