In Eyes on Wildlife, middle school and high school students conduct research exploring native mammal diversity using camera trap technology. Students use the same technologies used by conservation biologists to record the natural world, contribute data to a professional database, and use these data to understand ecological and science principles. Teachers in schools districts surrounding Front Royal, Virginia collaborate with scientists from the Smithsonian Conservation Biology Institute (SCBI), to bring real scientific research to the classroom. Students learn to identify wildlife species, document biodiversity, and apply critical thinking skills while analyzing data.
