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Wildlife Science

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The Basics

  • 1 Semester long
    • 2 terms
  • Fills your fourth science requirement
    • 2 credits
  • Can be taken in 10th, 11th, or 12th grade

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What wildlife do we talk about

  • We focus MN animals
    • We do talk about animals outside of MN and the US
  • We cover the major groups of animals
    • Felines
    • Canines
    • Reptiles
    • Birds
    • Bears
    • Fish
    • Etc
  • I am always open to suggestions from students on wildlife they would like to explore

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How does the environment affect an animal?

  • The affects do other animals have on a given species
    • The effect of the species on other animals
  • The role plants play in an animal’s life
  • The effect of non-living factors have on an animal

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How humans effect wildlife

  • How do we manage wildlife
  • What damage are we doing to ecosystems
  • How can we protect and repair ecosystems

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Final Project

  • Research on an animal of their choice.
  • Adding this the wildlife science website
    • Helping to expand the wildlife science website

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Other things to know

  • We try to go outside regularly all year.
    • Dress for the temperature
  • If you use your class time wisely, you may not have any homework
  • Usually plan a trip to see wolves, bears and other MN wildlife at the Wildlife Science Center in Stacy MN
  • Guest speakers from the DNR and other experts
  • You will be asked to deal with current problems facing wildlife
    • Wolf hunt
    • Trophy hunting
    • Trade in illegal animal parts
    • Fishing regulations
    • Etc.

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