Foraging Patch

Follow the directions found on the Project Squirrel website to build a foraging patch out of cardboard (http://www.naturemuseum.org/Media/Default/Biology/Citizen%20Science/CitizenScienceResearchGuideAppendix.pdf) OR wood (http://www.projectsquirrel.org/CornGUDForagingPatchAssemblyGuide.pdf.)

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Instructions for building this tool at . The anticipated cost of materials to build this tool is Less than $20. It may take A few hours.

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About this tool
Description

The foraging patch is used to monitor feeding behavior.
Used by these projects Project Squirrel
Ideal Age Group Elementary school (6 - 10 years), Middle school (11 - 13 years), High school (14 - 17 years), College, Graduate students, Adults, Families, Seniors
Training Learning materials are available online.
Use considerations Assembly is required. Callibration is required. This tool relies on lab processing. This tool require consumable materials (e.g. batteries, light bulbs, etc.).
Size & weight Large: This tool is over 12 inches in at least one dimension.
Between 5lb and 20lb (a car tire weighs about 20lb)
Expected lifetime Should last a few weeks
Topics Nature & Outdoors, Animals, Biology, Ecology & Environment
Activities At home, At school
Tool updated Jan. 21, 2017, 2:07 p.m.