Format
1. Introduction to the International Wolf Center and ambassador wolves
2. Outline the stages of pup development, from birth to 1 year
3. Discussion on the properties of an ideal wolf den site
4. Description of pup socialization in a captive setting
5. Question and answer time, with the opportunity to view ambassador wolves live on camera
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- Describe and understand the purpose of a wolf den
- Identify developmental stages of wolf pups, both social and physical
- Become familiar with human socialization towards pups in captivity
- Understand that, while the development of wolf pups may mirror that of humans in many ways, they are wild animals that do not behave the same as humans
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of activities, all students should develop understanding of
• The characteristics of organisms
• Life cycles of organisms
• Organisms and environments
NS.5-8.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of their activities, all students should develop understanding
• Structure and function in living systems
• Regulation and behavior
• Populations and ecosystems
• Diversity and adaptations of organisms
NS.K-4.6 and NS.5-8.6 PERSONAL AND SOCIAL PERSPECTIVES
As a result of activities, all students should develop understanding of
• Types of resources
• Changes in environments
• Populations, resources, and environments