Wildlife
Mrs. Steiner - Science Educator
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1. Identify wildlife species from silhouettes, mounted specimens, or pictures (part of an animal may be shown instead of the whole animal). Keys will be used for more extensive identification. 7.13
2. Identify wildlife species based on wildlife sound or sign. Sign can include animal fur, hair, feathers, gnawings, rubbings, pellets, and scat. 7.13
3. Answer questions concerning the natural history and management of wildlife species occurring in Vermont. 7.13
4. Identify basic survival needs of wildlife. 7.13
5. Describe specific wildlife adaptations and their role in the ecosystem. 7.13
6. Describe predator/prey relationships and be able to identify examples. 3.9
7. Describe food chains and food webs and be able to identify examples. 3.0, 7.13
2. Identify wildlife species based on wildlife sound or sign. Sign can include animal fur, hair, feathers, gnawings, rubbings, pellets, and scat. 7.13
3. Answer questions concerning the natural history and management of wildlife species occurring in Vermont. 7.13
4. Identify basic survival needs of wildlife. 7.13
5. Describe specific wildlife adaptations and their role in the ecosystem. 7.13
6. Describe predator/prey relationships and be able to identify examples. 3.9
7. Describe food chains and food webs and be able to identify examples. 3.0, 7.13
Overarching Concepts
Wildlife is only a part of ecosystems - complex interactive systems of living and non-living things.
Changes to ecosystems, whether natural or human-made, cause changes in wildlife populations.
Wildlife populations are dynamic; they can be growing, static, or shrinking depending on the ecosystem.
Some wildlife populations are regulated when they exist side-by-side with humans.
Positive changes in ecosystems can help restore endangered or threatened species.
Some wildlife species are managed as a renewable natural resource.
Wildlife is only a part of ecosystems - complex interactive systems of living and non-living things.
Changes to ecosystems, whether natural or human-made, cause changes in wildlife populations.
Wildlife populations are dynamic; they can be growing, static, or shrinking depending on the ecosystem.
Some wildlife populations are regulated when they exist side-by-side with humans.
Positive changes in ecosystems can help restore endangered or threatened species.
Some wildlife species are managed as a renewable natural resource.
Wildlife of Vermont: Key Points
8. Describe factors that limit or enhance population growth. 3.9
9. Understand the historical and present connection of people and wildlife, including hunting, trapping and wildlife watching. 3.9
10. Identify habitat requirements for specific species. 3.9
11. Evaluate a given habitat and select or list species most likely to live there. 3.9
12. Describe ways habitat can be improved for special species by knowing their requirements. 3.9
13. Discuss concepts of carrying capacity and limiting factors. 3.9
14. Discuss how forestry practices can enhance wildlife habitat. 3.9
15. Answer questions concerning hunting regulations and how they pertain to wildlife management. 3.9
16. Describe various ways each person can help in the protection, conservation, management and enhancement of wildlife populations. 3.9 & 7.19
17. Identify agencies responsible for providing the protection and management of wildlife resources. 3.9
18. Identify wildlife species that are listed as endangered or threatened and describe the main causes that led to the depleted populations. 3.9 & 7.13
19. Describe major consequences of wetland destruction on wildlife. 3.9
20. Identify non-native species that have been introduced into Vermont. 7.13
21. Identify the most common carriers of rabies and Lyme disease. 7.13
22. Describe the cause, transmission and symptoms of rabies and Lyme disease in people and wildlife. 7.13