Lesson Plan for Studying the NW Wild Wolf Ecosystems What Does a Wolf need to know about the surroundings in order to survive? What part of a wolf ecosystem impacts their own survival? What is happening to the transplanted wolves now in Oregon? Focused for a 3 rd grade classroom.

After completion of the activities in this unit, children will be able to demonstrate the following skills and understandings. 1. Identify different ecosystem environments 2. Confirm three sources of food for the wolf 3. Locate at least three threats to the wolf 4. Explain importance of wolf packs

Wolf Myth Busters Wolf Word Vocabulary Computer lab for WolfQuest Short Video about WolfQuest Website information about the Oregon Wolves migrating and the Oregon Zoo resources.

Semiotic Principle Probing Principle Insider Principle Multiple Routes Principle

Promoting Scientific inquiry, use of evidence, critical thinking, making connections, and communication  3.1 Structure and Function: Living and non-living things vary in their characteristics and properties  a. compare and contrast states of matter  b. compare and contrast characteristics of offspring and parents

 National Network – Zoos and other information science education  Gray Wolves Gray Matter – Explores the Social and Biological Issues of Wolf Survival  WolfQuest - Screenshot gallery for instructional materials