Far Traveler:
A Teacher’s
Companion to Red Wolf Recovery
Activity Packet
for Grades K-8
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Far Traveler: Entire Publication (pdf 2.75mb)
K-5 Activities
The activities in this section are designed for young children being
introduced to wild animals and how they live. Children will be able
to:
- Recognize some of the distinguishing physical characteristics
of the red wolf;
- Understand the structure of the wolf pack;
- Describe the cycle of the red wolf's life through the seasons;
- Apply the concept of the web of life;
- Understand the relationship between predatory and prey;
- Recognize how a top predator contributes to the health
of an ecosystem.
K-5 Activities: Entire Section (pdf 1.64mb)
6-8 Activities
The activities in this section are designed for older children who are
beginning to examine wildlife recovery and management issues. Students
will be able to:
- Examine the role of the red wolf within its regional ecosystem;
- Understand the concept of biodiversity and the role of
the top predator;
- Make decisions regarding wildlife management issues that
will affect their lives;
- Apply conflict resolution strategies to wolf recovery issues.
6-8 Activities: Entire Section (pdf 782kb)
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