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Raptors

Class Description:

Wolf Ridge is home to a Bald Eagle, Great Horned Owl, Red-tailed Hawk, and Merlin Falcon. These four birds are non-releasable, rehabilitated raptors who are no longer able to live in the wild. During the Raptor program, students will meet the birds and learn the ecology and fascinating biology of these magnificant winged animals that fly above the ridges along Lake Superior.

Total time: 50 minutes
Audience: 4th grade through adult
Activity level: easy
Travel: none
Total uphill travel: none

Outcomes

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

Minnesota Graduation Standards

The Raptor evening program will provide students with guided practice, in an authentic setting, to support the following Graduations Standards. We have chosen one to three “major focus” standards per grade level. Due to the holistic nature of environmental education, several other standards, not listed here, are addressed as well.

Wolf Ridge Curriculum Concepts

Classroom Connections*

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