How do biologists study bears in Glacier Bay? What can you learn about bears from examining their scat? What can we learn from bear scat that can help park managers and visitors prevent bear-human conflict? Objective This investigation will introduce students to the importance of using good observation skills, which enables researchers to accurately collect and record data. Students will be given a sample of (teacher-created) bear poop to analyze. The scientific word for poop is scat. Through careful observation and examination, they will be able to answer questions about what bears eat, quali Duration: 60 Minutes.