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Wolves are an excellent subject for biological study as well as a useful tool for examining the intricate relationship between humans and the environment.\u00a0 Though there are dozens of misconceptions about wolves, I have learned (as will your students) that some of the most diverse perspectives on the wolf debate are entirely valid.\u00a0 Being able to understand the perspectives of all sides of an issue will greatly enhance the ability for students to make educated decisions on their future actions.<\/p>\n
Human beings have the greatest impact on their environment out of any other species on the planet.\u00a0 It is essential for youth to understand how their actions and decisions are affecting the world around them.\u00a0 Ecological, social, economic, political, and environmental implications are seen in the largest and smallest decisions in our daily lives.\u00a0 Pairing this wildlife module with a service volunteer project with the Coalition for the Upper South Platte will place your students directly into a habitat where many wildlife species currently live, and some, such as the wolf, once lived and could one day return.\u00a0 The activity they participate in will help to show them first-hand the extent human decisions and mentalities have on the environment.\u00a0 Students will be led closer to making personal opinions about whether or not human actions on the environment are positive, negative, or somewhere in between.<\/p>\n
Sincerely,<\/p>\n
Sarah Lykens<\/p>\n
Outreach Assistant<\/p>\n
Coalition for the Upper South Platte<\/p>\n
Service opportunities through CUSP that would complement this curriculum include activities within the areas of habitat restoration, forest health, stream bank stabilization, trail work, invasive species removal, and any other activity that improves wildlife habitat in the watershed. To schedule a service learning activity, please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Teacher\u2019s Guide<\/strong><\/p>\n Walking Through the Curriculum<\/strong> The pre-assessment can be accessed\u00a0here<\/a>. \u00a0The access code is KJL5B5. \u00a0Please give your students the access code and assign them a \u201cfirst\u201d and \u201clast\u201d name with which to enter to take the test. \u00a0Because the test results will be visible to CUSP, we suggest that you assign your students a unique number sequence for their \u201cfirst\u201d name and your school name and grade for their \u201clast\u201d name so that they remain anonymous to us yet identifiable to you. Example: \u00a0First name \u2013 123, Last name \u2013 Arapahoe 9th.\u00a0<\/p>\n Once your class has completed the service learning module, they need to take the post-assessment here<\/a>. \u00a0The access code for it is\u00a0TSJ8LB, and they can use the same name as they used for the pre-assessment. \u00a0CUSP will send you the results of the assessments.<\/p>\n The following link will take you to the complete curriculum guide: <\/p>\n Objectives<\/strong><\/p>\n Students will: (1) Understand the significance of keystone species and population interactions in an ecosystem; (2) Understand some system-wide implications of human actions on the environment; (3) Research and discuss diverse perspectives on wolf conflict, create a plan for wolf management, and practice compromise; (4) Participate in fieldwork to observe and mitigate environmental effects of human behavior.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Objectives, Standards, and STEM Connections document<\/a>\u00a0provides more detail on the applicable state standards for this module.\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time<\/strong><\/p>\n Teachers will be required to show proof of classroom work before going into the field.\u00a0 The entire curriculum will take approximately 4 to 5 hours, plus a day of volunteering.<\/p>\n Pre-Assessment: 15 minutes<\/p>\n Ecological Aspect:<\/em><\/p>\n Biodiversity Case Study: 20 minutes<\/p>\n Ripple Effect Lesson: 1 hour<\/p>\n Management Aspect:<\/em><\/p>\n Fact or Myth Activity: 20-30 minutes<\/p>\n Diverse Perspectives Activity: 2 hours<\/p>\n Post-Assessment: 15 minutes\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n All documents are available below under Teacher Resources<\/p>\n Biodiversity Case Study<\/em>: One case study handout per student<\/p>\n Ripple Effect Activity<\/em> :Set of evidence cards (per student\/group), poster board or other large surface for creating evidence card concept map (per student\/group), Writing instrument (per student\/group),<\/p>\n Fact or Myth Activity<\/em>: Fact or Myth statements (per class), white board, dry erase marker<\/p>\n Diverse Perspectives Activity:<\/em>\u00a0Perspective handouts (per group), Minnesota state management summary (per group), management plan form (per group), writing instrument (per group), item used as a \u2018talking stick\u2019<\/p>\n Supplies needed and estimated time required<\/a>\u00a0in pdf<\/strong> format<\/p>\n Teacher Resources Biodiversity Case Study Ripple Effect Activity Fact or Myth Activity<\/a><\/p>\n Diverse Perspectives Activity<\/a><\/p>\n Minnesota Wolf Management Plan Summary<\/a><\/p>\n Living with Wolves: Wolf Hunting in Perspective<\/a><\/p>\n Living with Wolves: Environmental Groups Weigh In<\/a><\/p>\n Living with Wolves: A Rancher’s Perspective<\/a><\/p>\n Living with Wolves: The Cost to Ranchers<\/a><\/p>\n Perspectives – Wolf Management Form<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Suggested Reading<\/strong><\/p>\n International Wolf Center: www.wolf.org<\/a> <\/p>\n Links<\/strong><\/p>\n International Wolf Center: www.wolf.org<\/a> <\/p>\n References<\/strong><\/p>\n International Wolf Center: www.wolf.org<\/a> and http:\/\/www.wolf.org\/wolves\/learn\/basic\/faqs\/faq.asp#27<\/a> \u00a92012 CUSP<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Thank you for choosing this wildlife module. 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The Wolves: Biology and Controversy Module consists of a pre- and post-assessment, three classroom activities for your students, and a service learning day with CUSP. \u00a0The activities and supporting documents provided will cover information on the biology of wolves, their role as a keystone species, and management options and complications.<\/p>\n
Teacher’s Master Guide<\/a>\u00a0 in pdf<\/strong> format<\/p>\n
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Background Information
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Wolves: Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation.<\/em>\u00a0L. David Mech and Luigi Boitani. The University of Chicago Press, 2003.
Us Fish and Wildlife Service Grey Wolf Websites: http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/mountain-prairie\/species\/mammals\/wolf\/<\/a>; http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/midwest\/wolf\/<\/a>; http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/southwest\/es\/mexicanwolf\/<\/a><\/p>\n
Defenders of Wildlife: www.defenders.org<\/a>
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Species Profile: http:\/\/ecos.fws.gov\/speciesProfile\/profile\/speciesProfile.action?spcode=A00D<\/a>
Wolves and Economics http:\/\/wyoming.sierraclub.org\/WOLVES%20AND%20ECONOMICS.pdf<\/a>
Living with Wolves: Environmental Groups weigh in http:\/\/www.kpax.com\/news\/living-with-wolves-environmental-groups-weigh-in\/#!prettyPhoto\/0\/<\/a>
Perspectives: An environmentalist\u2019s view on wolves http:\/\/www.capitalpress.com\/content\/wcc-rr-wolf-environmental-cameo-w-art<\/a>
Living With Wolves: Wolf Hunting In Perspective
http:\/\/www.krtv.com\/news\/living-with-wolves-wolf-hunting-in-perspective\/<\/a>
Living with Wolves: A rancher’s perspective
http:\/\/www.kpax.com\/news\/living-with-wolves-a-ranchers-perspective\/<\/a>
Living with Wolves: The cost to ranchers
http:\/\/www.kpax.com\/news\/living-with-wolves-the-cost-to-ranchers\/#!prettyPhoto\/0\/<\/a>
Minnesota Wolf Management Plan http:\/\/www.fws.gov\/midwest\/wolf\/stateplans\/mnplnsum.htm<\/a><\/p>\n
Defenders of Wildlife: http:\/\/www.defenders.org\/programs_and_policy\/wildlife_conservation\/imperiled_species\/wolves\/wolf_recovery_efforts\/northeast_wolves\/myths_facts.php<\/a> and http:\/\/www.defenders.org\/programs_and_policy\/wildlife_conservation\/solutions\/wolf_compensation_trust\/wolf_predation_and_livestock_losses.php<\/a>
Disease, Domestic Dogs, and the Ethiopian Wolf. Chapter 4.\u00a0 Laurenson, K., F. Shiferaw, and C. Sillero-Zubiri.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.canids.org\/PUBLICAT\/EWACTPLN\/EWAP%20Chapter%204%20Disease%20and%20Domestic%20Dogs.PDF<\/a>
Origin of dogs traced.\u00a0 BBC News. 22 November, 2002.\u00a0 http:\/\/news.bbc.co.uk\/2\/hi\/science\/nature\/2498669.stm<\/a><\/p>\n