Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Binoculars | |
| Observation notebook | |
| Pen | |
| Stopwatch | |
| Field guide to Kenyan mammals | |
| Protective field clothing | |
| Hat with neck cape | |
| Boots |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Observation notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Pen (blue or black ink) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Stopwatch | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Field guide to Kenyan mammals | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Protective field clothing (khaki shirt and trousers) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| 7 | Hat with neck cape | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 8 | Boots | 1 Pair per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and Personal Presentation | |||
| Candidate wears full protective field clothing correctly (Award 2 marks for complete and correct field gear; 0 otherwise) | 2 | ||
| Candidate uses binoculars properly for distant observation (Award 1 mark for correct handling and use) | 1 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates confidence and audibility when reporting observations (Award 1 mark for clear and confident communication) | 1 | ||
| Candidate's personal grooming is neat with short nails and tidy hair (Award 1 mark for well-groomed appearance) | 1 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| TASK 2: Mammal Species Identification and Behavioural Observation | |||
| Correctly identifies the mammal species observed using the field guide (Award up to 3 marks for accurate species identification) | 3 | ||
| Systematically records at least five distinct behaviours observed (Award 1 mark per correct behaviour recorded; max 4 marks) | 4 | ||
| Accurately notes time and context for each behaviour using stopwatch and notebook (Award 2 marks for precise and consistent timing records) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 9 | ||
| TASK 3: Interpretation and Reporting | |||
| Provides correct interpretation of observed behaviours with reference to species ecology (Award 3 marks for valid behavioural interpretations) | 3 | ||
| Differentiates observed behaviour from similar species behaviours accurately (Award 3 marks for accurate differentiation with examples) | 3 | ||
| Presents oral report clearly summarizing observations and interpretations (Award 3 marks for clear and structured oral presentation) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 9 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Observation notebook contains legible, systematic, and complete records of species, behaviours, timings, and interpretations (Award up to 8 marks for completeness, accuracy, and clarity of recorded data) | 8 | ||
| Sub-Total | 8 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 31 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Field observation notebook | Field observation notebook |
| Binoculars | Pen and pencil |
| Stopwatch | |
| Pen and pencil | |
| Camera with zoom lens | |
| Field guide on mammal behaviour |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field observation notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Stopwatch | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Pen and pencil | 1 set per Candidate |
| 5 | Camera with zoom lens | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Field guide on mammal behaviour | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Preparation and observation of mammal social behaviour | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear and uses PPE (boots, khaki/green clothing, hat) (Award 2 marks for correct use of PPE and field gear) | 2 | ||
| Candidate correctly selects and sets up observation point with minimal disturbance (Award 3 marks for appropriate observation point selection and setup) | 3 | ||
| Candidate uses binoculars and camera effectively to observe and document behaviour (Award 3 marks for proper use of observational tools) | 3 | ||
| Candidate records detailed notes on grooming, mating, and territorial behaviours accurately (Award 5 marks for detailed and accurate behaviour notes) | 5 | ||
| Candidate uses stopwatch to time behavioural events and notes duration accurately (Award 2 marks for accurate timing and recording) | 2 | ||
| Candidate demonstrates confidence and audibility when explaining behaviour observations orally (Award 2 marks for confident and audible oral presentation) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 17 | ||
| TASK 2: Analysis and interpretation of mammal social behaviours | |||
| Candidate identifies grooming behaviour and explains its social significance (Award 4 marks for correct identification and interpretation) | 4 | ||
| Candidate identifies mating behaviour and discusses its timing and cues (Award 4 marks for correct identification and discussion) | 4 | ||
| Candidate identifies territorial behaviour and explains its function in social structure (Award 4 marks for correct identification and explanation) | 4 | ||
| Candidate compares observed behaviours with information from the field guide (Award 3 marks for accurate comparison and referencing) | 3 | ||
| Candidate produces a coherent written report of at least 1000 words with clear structure (Award 5 marks for clarity, coherence, and report length) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 20 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Behaviour analysis report is complete, accurate, and well-structured with correct terminology (Award 8 marks for completeness, accuracy, and terminology use) | 8 | ||
| Field observation notebook contains legible and systematic records of observations and timings (Award 5 marks for legibility and systematic recording) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 13 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 50 | ||