WILDLIFE ECOLOGY
GOAL:
Explore
local wildlife species and how they interact with their
natural surroundings.
OBJECTIVES:
ˇEmploy basic methods used by scientists conducting research in
natural areas.
ˇLearn about wildlife, species diversity, habitats, populations
and limiting factors.
ˇRecognize the role of wildlife research and wildlife
management.
ˇRole play and learn about wildlife adaptation and how
adaptations help animals survive.
CONCEPTS/TOPICS:
ˇWildlife
ˇWildlife
research
ˇWildlife
management
ˇPopulations
ˇObservation
ˇHabitat
ˇLocal
species
ˇLimiting
factors
ˇSpecies
diversity
ˇCarrying
capacity
ˇNiche
ˇCommunity
ˇAdaptations
(physical and behavioral)
ˇIntroduced/Invasive
species
After completing this
lesson the aim is for students to be able to:
ˇDefine:
wildlife, wildlife research and wildlife management.
ˇIdentify
animal and vegetation study techniques.
ˇDescribe
at least two of our local species behavior patterns and
adaptations.
ˇDescribe
basic concepts of population dynamics using limiting factors,
carrying capacity and niche.
ˇDescribe
how introduced or invasive species can affect native species
populations.
ˇGive
examples of why species diversity is important.
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