Managing Wildlife

Wildlife biologists take on one of six different roles in order to discuss the management of mountain lions in Arizona. A detailed handout is provided for each participant and a chart for stakeholders to take notes during the community...

To sell or not to sell — that is the dilemma many Kenyan ranchers face. Young scholars research the economic decision these ranchers must consider. As agribusiness moves in, there are real threats to wildlife habitat, that learners take...

Learners create a graph and analyze it to see if the data shows there is a problem with wildlife on the roads. In this wildlife collision lesson students write an essay to support their conclusions.

In this fish and wildlife management learning exercise, students fill out short answer questions using their workbook about fish and wildlife management in order to get a merit badge. Students complete 8 questions total.

Cattle and wildlife can share the same space but not without careful planning. Learners explore the needs of both cattle and wildlife and study management plans that meet the needs of both. Ultimately, scholars evaluate population...

Students explore the wildlife of West Virginia. In this public health lesson, students research Internet and print sources for information about wildlife native to West Virginia. Students present information about the animals and their...

Reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills are put into practice in this ecology lesson. Middle or high school learners read about controlling of the mountain lion population in western states. They analyze data on the loss of...

Build an ideal food plot to attract desired wildlife. Young scholars use proportions and fraction relationships to section a 20-acre plot of land into feasible wildlife homes. Wildlife have varying habitat requirements that learners take...

What can your pupils do to promote better conditions for wildlife? After researching issues around wildlife management, class members use the Internet to locate three different organizations devoted to protecting wildlife. They then...

Here is an overview to a unit on the mountain lions of Arizona. Six different lessons take youngsters on a complete investigation of the adaptations, diet, population density, and management of these beautiful wild cats. Each of the...