Educational Standards, Science
Secrets of Sounds: Studying the Calls and Songs of Whales, Elephants, and Birds
Science Standards:
Grade 4
4.1.1 Observe and describe that scientific investigations generally work the same way in different places.
4.1.3 Explain that clear communication is an essential part of doing science since it enables scientists to inform others about their work, to expose their ideas to evaluation by other scientists, and to allow scientists to stay informed about scientific discoveries around the world.
4.1.4 Describe how people all over the world have taken part in scientific investigation for many centuries.
4.1.5 Demonstrate how measuring instruments, such as microscopes, telescopes, and cameras, can be used to gather accurate information for making scientific comparisons of objects and events. Note that measuring instruments, such as rulers, can also be used for designing and constructing things that will work properly.