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Moose

Class Description:

The moose of northern Minnesota were nearly extirpated due to hunting pressure and habitat loss in the early 1900's. Find out why and how this happened. Learn about the adaptations and the life cycle of this magnificent creature, and gain an appreciation for the management necessary to ensure its continued existence in our forests and wetlands.

Outcomes

Upon completion of the Moose evening program students will be able to:

  • Explain the importance of wolves in maintaining a healthy moose population.
  • Describe the life cycle of the moose.
  • Understand the form and function of antlers.

Minnesota Graduation Standards

Wolf Ridge has aligned the Center's entire curriculum to Minnesota Department of Education Academic Standards. As the primary student audience at Wolf Ridge is from 4th-12th grade, the matrices address these grade levels. Teachers may request that their students focus upon a specific benchmark while attending Wolf Ridge. The Wolf Ridge Curriculum Standards Matrix addresses benchmarks in

  • Science
  • Math
  • History and Social Science
  • Language Arts
  • Arts

Wolf Ridge Curriculum Concepts

  • All living things acquire physical and behavioral adaptations to be successful in their environment.
  • Extreme disease, predation, weather or habitat loss can reduce populations below carrying capacity.
  • Predator/Prey relationships are an example of coexistence in a balanced ecosystem.
  • See entire Wolf Ridge Curriculum Framework

 

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Time
50 minutes
indoors

Audience
4th grade - adult

Activity level
easy

Travel
none

Total uphill travel
none