Week 10: November 4-6- Elk and Moose

Topics & Essential Questions

Topics & Essential Questions

• Elk

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the main organs in the digestion tract?

  2. What characteristics does this animal have to help it succeed in its environment?

  3. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

  4. What are the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting this animal?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the main organs in the elk digestion tract.

2. "I can" determine the characteristics elk have to help it succeed in its environment.

3. "I can" describe the characteristics elk require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement.

4. "I can" discuss the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting elk.

• Moose

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the main organs in the digestion tract?

  2. What characteristics does this animal have to help it succeed in its environment?

  3. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

  4. What are the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting this animal?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the main organs in the moose digestion tract.

2. "I can" determine the characteristics moose have to help it succeed in its environment.

3. "I can" describe the characteristics moose require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement.

4. "I can" discuss the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting moose.

Standards:

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Week 11: November 9-13- White Tail Deer

Topics & Essential Questions

• White Tail Deer

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the main organs in the digestion tract?

  2. What characteristics does this animal have to help it succeed in its environment?

  3. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its needs food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

  4. What are the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting this animal?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the main organs in the white tail deer digestion tract.

2. "I can" determine the characteristics white tail deer have to help it succeed in its environment.

3. "I can" describe the characteristics white tail deer require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs.

4. "I can" discuss the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting white tail deer.

Standards:

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Week 12: November 16-20- Hoofed Mammals

Topics & Essential Questions

• Hoofed Mammals

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What species of hoofed mammals are found in North America?

  2. What is the process at which ruminant animals digest their food?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the hoofed mammals that are found in North America.

2. "I can" describe the process by which ruminant animals digest their food.

Standards:

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Week 12: November 23-24- Hoofed Mammals

Topics & Essential Questions

• Hoofed Mammals

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the different members of the deer family?

  2. What are the roles of ungulates in the ecosystem of North America?

  3. Should wild horses and burrows be managed as wild animals?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" recognize and describe members of the deer family.

2. "I can" evaluate the roles of ungulates in the ecosystems of North America.

3. "I can" conclude whether wild horses and burros should be managed as wild animals.

Standards:

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Thanksgiving Break: November 24-29

Week 14: November 30-December 4- Freshwater Fish

Topics & Essential Questions

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  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the main organs in the digestion tract?

  2. What is the process of respiration in these animals?

  3. What characteristics does this animal have to help it succeed in its environment?

  4. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its needs food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the main organs in the fresh water fish digestion tract.

2. "I can" identify the process of respiration in fresh water fish.

3. "I can" determine the characteristics fresh water fish have to help it succeed in its environment.

4. "I can" describe the characteristics fresh water fish require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs.

5. "I can" discuss the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting fresh water fish.

Standards:

• NR1.a.6.h: Compare and contrast the interdependence of organisms within an ecosystem.

• NR1.b.13.h: Compare and contrast wildlife species.

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Week 15: December 7-11- Freshwater Fishing in Wisconsin

Topics & Essential Questions

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  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the rules and regulations for harvesting these animals?

  2. What materials will we need for different fishing strategies?

  3. What are the techniques to flaying a fresh water fish?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can identify the rules and regulations for harvesting fresh water fish in Wisconsin.

2. "I can" describe materials needed for different fishing strategies.

3. "I can" describe the techniques used for flaying fresh water fish.

Standards:

• NR2.b.8.h: Identify purposes of laws associated with natural resource systems and abide by specific laws pertaining to natural resource systems.

• NR2.c.17.h: Explain natural resource management techniques for improving recreation opportunities.

• NR3.a.16.h: Describe techniques used in the harvesting of wildlife and aquatic species.

• NR3.a.17.h: Explain and use techniques to process wildlife and aquatic species.

Week 16: December 14-18- Saltwater Fish and Fauna

Topics & Essential Questions

• Saltwater Fish and Fauna

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the main organs in the digestion tract?

  2. What is the process of respiration in these animals?

  3. What characteristics does this animal have to help it succeed in its environment?

  4. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its needs food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the main organs in the saltwater fish and fauna digestion tract.

2. "I can" identify the process of respiration in saltwater fish and fauna.

3. "I can" determine the characteristics saltwater fish and fauna have to help it succeed in its environment.

Standards:

• NR2.c.18.h: Identify methods to improve marine and coastal natural resources.

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Week 17: December 21-22- Saltwater Fish and Fauna

Topics & Essential Questions

• Saltwater Fishing

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its needs food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

  2. What are the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting this animal?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" describe the characteristics saltwater fish and fauna require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement.

2. "I can" discuss the rules and regulations for hunting and harvesting saltwater fish.

Standards:

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Christmas Break: December 23- January 1

Week 18: January 4-8- Reptiles and Amphibians

Topics & Essential Questions

• Reptiles

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. What are the main organs in the digestion tract?

  2. What is the process of respiration in these animals?

  3. What characteristics does this animal have to help it succeed in its environment?

  4. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the main organs in the reptiles digestion tract.

2. "I can" identify the process of respiration in reptiles.

3. "I can" determine the characteristics reptiles have to help it succeed in its environment.

4. "I can" describe the habitat characteristics reptiles require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs.

Topics & Essential Questions

• Amphibians

  • Essential Questions:

1. What are the main organs in the digestion tract?

2. What is the process of respiration in these animals?

3. What characteristics does this animal have to help it succeed in its environment?

4. What habitat characteristics does this animal require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" identify the main organs in the amphibians digestion tract.

2. "I can" identify the process of respiration in amphibians.

3. "I can" determine the characteristics amphibians have to help it succeed in its environment.

4. "I can" discuss the habitat characteristics amphibians require to meet its food, cover, water, space, and arrangement needs.

Standards:

• AS1.a.7.h: Predict adaptations of animals to production practices and environments.

• AS2.b.9.h: Compare and contrast organ types, functions and body systems adaptations among and between animal species.

• AS2.b.12.h: Explain the impact of animal body systems on health, growth and reproduction.

• AS8.b.2.h: Describe the effects of environmental conditions on animal populations and performance.

• AS3.a.12.h: Evaluate preventive measures for controlling and limiting the spread of diseases, parasites and disorders among animals.

Week 19: January 11-15- Responsible Management of Wildlife Resources

Topics & Essential Questions

• Responsible Management of Wildlife Resources

  • Essential Questions:

• 1. In what ways can private individuals and institutions contribute to responsible management of wildlife resources?

  2. What are some effects that modern industries have had on wildlife habitats? What are some ways to resolve these problems?

  3. How can game farms, ranches, and preserves profit from restoration and conservation of wild habitat?

  4. How do some recreational activities contribute to damaged environments, causing stress to wildlife populations?

  5. What is the value of national parks, monuments, and preserves in the effort to preserve wildlife populations and habitats?

"I can" Statements:

1. "I can" describe the ways that private individuals and institutions can contribute to responsible management of wildlife resources.

2. "I can" evaluate the effects that modern industries have on wildlife habitats, and suggest ways to resolve problems.

3. "I can" propose ways that game farms, ranches, and preserves might profit from restoration and conservation of wildlife habitat.

4. "I can" explain how some recreational activities contribute to damaged environments, causing stress to wildlife populations.

5. "I can" determine the value of national parks, monuments, and preserves in the effort to preserve wildlife populations and habitats.

Standards:

• NR1.a.5.h: Research and debate one or more current issues related to the conservation or preservation of natural resources.

• NR2.b.9.h: Identify and evaluate issues involving mitigation of natural resources.

• NR2.c.16.h: Summarize methods of rangeland improvement.

• NR2.c.17.h: Explain natural resource management techniques for improving recreation opportunities.

Week 20: January 18-22 (End of Quarter)- Final Project

Topics & Essential Questions

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  • Essential Questions:

"I can" Statements:

Standards: