AVONET: morphological, ecological and geographical data for all birds

Functional traits offer a rich quantitative framework for developing and testing theories in evolutionary biology, ecology and ecosystem science. However, the potential of functional traits to drive theoretical advances and refine models of global change can only be fully realised when species‐level information is complete. Here we present the AVONET dataset containing comprehensive functional trait data for all birds, including six ecological variables, 11 continuous morphological traits, and information on range size and location. Raw morphological measurements are presented from 90,020 individuals of 11,009 extant bird species sampled from 181 countries. These data are also summarised as species averages in three taxonomic formats, allowing integration with a global phylogeny, geographical range maps, IUCN Red List data and the eBird citizen science database. The AVONET dataset provides the most detailed picture of continuous trait variation for any major radiation of organisms, offering a global template for testing hypotheses and exploring the evolutionary origins, structure and functioning of biodiversity

Técnicas de evaluación informal de la lectura : un enfoque cualitativo de evaluación para utilizar en el aula

Anexo con casos de estudio: Allison, Jeff y Carol p.113-187Se describe en profundidad un enfoque de evaluación lectora: los inventarios informales de lectura para proporcionar a profesores y especialistas de lectura estrategias concretas que les ayuden a formarse impresiones de diagnóstico útiles para la planificación del aprendizaje de la lectura de sus alumnos. Los resultados obtenidos no son estáticos no constituyen puntuaciones exactos, sino que facilitan la evaluación inicial. Se estructura en ocho puntos: finalidad y naturaleza de los inventarios informales de lectura, estimación del nivel de lectura a partir de los inventarios informales de lectura, administración, anotación y puntuación de los inventarios, cómo interpretar con fines diagnósticos los resultados obtenidos, test individuales de reconocimientos de palabras, cómo elaborar un inventario informal de lectura y un test de reconocimiento de palabras, inventarios colectivos de lectura y conclusiones.MadridBiblioteca de Educación del Ministerio de Educación, Cultura y Deporte; Calle San Agustín 5 -3 Planta; 28014 Madrid; Tel. +34917748000; [email protected]

Avonet : morphological, ecological and geographical data for all birds

Functional traits offer a rich quantitative framework for developing and testing theories in evolutionary biology, ecology and ecosystem science. However, the potential of functional traits to drive theoretical advances and refine models of global change can only be fully realised when species-level information is complete. Here we present the AVONET dataset containing comprehensive functional trait data for all birds, including six ecological variables, 11 continuous morphological traits, and information on range size and location. Raw morphological measurements are presented from 90,020 individuals of 11,009 extant bird species sampled from 181 countries. These data are also summarised as species averages in three taxonomic formats, allowing integration with a global phylogeny, geographical range maps, IUCN Red List data and the eBird citizen science database. The AVONET dataset provides the most detailed picture of continuous trait variation for any major radiation of organisms, offering a global template for testing hypotheses and exploring the evolutionary origins, structure and functioning of biodiversity.Peer reviewe