Digital technology: Data analysis of tortoise migration

Introduction

Learning objectives

To study data from the Galapagos Tortoise Movement Ecology Programme and consider how it can be used to answer key scientific questions.

To plot data taken from GPS tags of tortoises.

To interpret the results and identify any patterns and trends in their data analysis.

Students’ outcomes

To explain how data can be used to help scientists answer key questions.

To explain the results of their work in scientific terms and how this relates to the conservation of the Galapagos giant tortoise.

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