E.C.O.: The Track of the Cat

On Tuesday afternoon, we divided into two groups at E.C.O. time to explore the characteristics of two different groups of cats: bobcats and house cats.  Each group had a time to practice acting like either a bobcat or a house cat and learning a "rock, paper, scissors" game to win a mouse or a piece of string. 

Each group also took a turn being biologists visiting the other group and observing their behaviors.  Later, students had the option of writing their E.C.O. journal entry from the point of view of a biologist describing the similarities and differences between each group.

In our discussions, we talked about adaptations, inherited traits, and learned behaviors that connected with our learning about cats.

See if you can guess which group is featured in each set of photos!  Ask your child about the characteristics of each cat group. 

Group One:

Group Two:

Forest Choice Time:

Students found a group of moths on the leaves near their sit spots. 
Can you spot the camouflaged moths in this photo?