Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Mammal species identification guidebook | Protective field gear |
| Field notebook | |
| Binoculars | |
| Camera | |
| Measuring tape |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mammal species identification guidebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Binoculars (8x42) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Camera with 10x optical zoom | 1 Pc per 2 Candidates |
| 5 | Measuring tape (5 m) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 6 | Protective field gear (boots, khaki shirt and trousers, hat) | 1 Set per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Correct Identification of Mammal Species | |||
| Candidate wears appropriate field gear before starting the identification (Award 2 marks for correct use of boots, khaki clothing, and hat) | 2 | ||
| Candidate uses binoculars to observe distant mammals clearly (Award 2 marks for proper use and handling of binoculars) | 2 | ||
| Candidate correctly identifies and names at least 5 common mammal species (Award 1 mark for each correctly identified mammal species) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 9 | ||
| TASK 2: Accurate Classification of Mammal Orders | |||
| Candidate classifies each identified mammal into the correct order (Award 1 mark for each correct mammal order classification) | 5 | ||
| Sub-Total | 5 | ||
| TASK 3: Description of Distinguishing Physical Characteristics | |||
| Candidate describes at least two distinguishing characteristics for each of the 5 mammals orally (Award 2 marks per mammal for clear and correct distinguishing features) | 10 | ||
| Sub-Total | 10 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Field notebook contains accurate records of identified species, classifications, and distinguishing features (Award up to 6 marks for completeness, accuracy, and neatness of records) | 6 | ||
| Sub-Total | 6 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 30 | ||
Type: Individual
| Tools & Equipment | Materials |
|---|---|
| Field notebook | Mammal identification guidebook (Kenya) |
| Binoculars | |
| Digital voice recorder | |
| Pen |
| S/N | Item | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Field notebook | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 2 | Binoculars | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 3 | Mammal identification guidebook (Kenya) | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 4 | Pen | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| 5 | Digital voice recorder | 1 Pc per Candidate |
| Items to be Evaluated | Marks Available | Marks Obtained | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| TASK 1: Identification and Observation | |||
| Candidate uses PPE and appropriate field gear (Award 2 marks if all PPE and field gear are worn correctly) | 2 | ||
| Candidate correctly identifies three mammal species observed (Award 2 marks per correctly identified species) | 6 | ||
| Candidate uses binoculars and guidebook effectively during observation (Award 3 marks for proper and consistent use) | 3 | ||
| Candidate records observations clearly in notebook and/or voice recorder (Award 3 marks for clarity and completeness of observation notes) | 3 | ||
| Sub-Total | 14 | ||
| TASK 2: Explanation of Ecological Roles | |||
| Candidate explains at least two ecological roles per mammal species (Award 2 marks per correct ecological role explained, maximum 2 roles per species) | 8 | ||
| Candidate differentiates roles with relevant examples (e.g., predator, seed disperser, prey) (Award 4 marks for clear and relevant examples) | 4 | ||
| Candidate presents information confidently and audibly (Award 2 marks for audibility and confidence during oral presentation) | 2 | ||
| Sub-Total | 14 | ||
| PRODUCT CHECKLIST | |||
| Field report is complete, well-organized, and includes species names, ecological roles, and practical examples (Award 10 marks for a coherent 2-page report meeting all criteria) | 10 | ||
| Observations and explanations match the identified species and roles accurately (Award 6 marks for accuracy and consistency between observations and report) | 6 | ||
| Sub-Total | 16 | ||
| GRAND TOTAL | 44 | ||