Format
1. Introduction to the International Wolf Center and the Ambassador Wolves
2. Discuss Importance of Wolf Research
3. Brief overview of the history of wolf research
4. Discuss how research is conducted and what methods are used
5. Overview of Radio Telemetry, Triangulation, Capturing and Collaring, and Genetic Analysis
6. Discussion of what has been learned through researching wolves
7. Q & A session with time to observe the ambassador Wolves
Objectives
Participants will be able to:
- define "scientific method", "radio telemetry", "triangulation", "GPS", "territory", and "dispersal"
- understand why wolves are researched
- briefly describe the history of wolf research in North America
- understand the different methods currently used for researching wolves
Standards Alignment
National Standards
NS.K-4.3 LIFE SCIENCE
As a result of their activities, all students should develop an 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 an understanding of:
• 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 their activities, all students should develop an understanding of:
• Types of resources
• Changes in environments
• Populations, resources, and environments
NS.5-8.1 SCIENCE AS INQUIRY
As a result of their activities in grades 5-8, all students should develop:
• Abilities necessary to do scientific inquiry
• Understandings about scientific inquiry