Wolves and Wetlands - FREE to schools!

Length

45-60 minutes for 2nd grade and above. 30 minutes for K-1st grade.

Target Audience

Education: Grade(s) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Parent, Adult LearnersPublic Library: Library Patrons, Library Staff

Minimum participants:

No Minimum

Maximum participants:

We suggest no more than 50 students.

Primary Disciplines

Science

Program Delivery Mode

Booking Information

All programs scheduled in CST unless otherwise requested

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Provider's Cancellation Policy

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About This Provider

Ely, MN
United States

The International Wolf Center uses science-based education to teach and inspire the world about wolves, their ecology, and the wolf/human relationship. WolfLink videoconferencing programs feature dynamic, interactive learning experiences and real-time viewing of our resident ambassador wolves running, playing, or napping in their naturalized northern Minnesota habitat.

Program Details

Format

1. Introduction to the International Wolf Center and ambassador wolves
2. Description of the wolves, beavers, and wetlands
3. Discussion on wolf and beaver predator and prey relationship and their unique wetland ecosystem
4. Question and answer time, with the opportunity to view ambassador wolves live on camera

Objectives

Participants will be able to:
- define the terms “wetlands,” “ecosystem,” “predator,” and “prey”
- explore the roles of wolves and beavers in wetland ecosystems
- explain the predator and prey relationship between wolves and beavers
- list three specific physical and social adaptations wolves and beavers use
- compare and contrast wolf and beaver species

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