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Wolf Ecology

Class Description:

Wolves are one of the most controversial animals in North America, eliciting strong emotions from many people. This program traces human interactions with the wolf from fairy tale, to bounty hunter, to researcher. Physical characteristics and social behavior are examined. Wolf recovery efforts will be highlighted.

Outcomes

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

  • Summarize the importance of predators, like the wolf, in the food chain.
  • Describe the adaptations of the wolf.
  • Explain some reasons why people might fear and hate the wolf.
  • Identify ways to help insure wolf recovery in appropriate areas.

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

  • Predator/prey relationships are an example of coexistence in a balanced ecosystem.
  • All living things acquire physical and behavioral adaptations to be successful in their environment.
  • Humans have a great ability to alter natural systems and a responsibility to consider the effect of our actions.
  • See entire Wolf Ridge Curriculum Framework

 

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Time
50 minutes
indoors

Audience
4th grade - adult

Activity level
spectator

Travel
none

Total uphill travel
none