The Story of Wildlife Management Lesson Plan

Grades: 5 - 8
Length of Program: 45 minutes
Time of Year: Year round
Preferred Adult/ Student Ratio: 1/10

Summary:

Through this slide show, your class can learn about the events leading to the birth of Wildlife Management. They will also look at some case studies in which wildlife management has played an important role.

Teacher Preparation:

None

Academic Standards Addressed:

Environmental Education
B1.8.3 Explain the importance of biodiversity
B2.8.4 Analyze how humans impact their environment through resource use
B2.8.12 Identify govt. and other agencies responsible for environmental protection and resource management.
B2.8.13 Create a timeline of Wisconsin history in resource management

Special Instructions:

None

• History of Wildlife Management slide show

Procedure:

Give the History of Wildlife Management presentation using the slide show. Answer questions about wildlife management.

Wrap-up:

Discuss present day wildlife management issues.

Contact Information

Bill Volkert
Horicon Marsh State Wildlife Area
N7728 Hwy 28
Horicon, WI 53032
(920) 387-7860

Questions for Wildlife Management