Curated OER
Artist Research Poster and Red Wolf Rendering
Fifth graders create research posters on an artist of their choosing in this five-day lesson. Work is accomplished through internet research, partner work, and individual work. Criteria checklist is included for assessment.
Curated OER
Wolf Pack in a Bottle
Students participate in an activity of a mock electrophoresis using paper chromatography to study DNA and genetic restriction mapping.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Red Wolf
The Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, in a section titled "North American Mammals," offers a general overview of the red wolf. Content includes a focus on this animal's conservation status, habitat and range, and other key...
Other
International Wolf Center: Basic Wolf Information
From an organization that cares about wolves find: Types of Wolves, Biology and Behavior, and information on wolves and humans. Under Biology and Behavior, be sure to click on Virtual Wolf, an interactive wolf skeleton.
Other
N.c. Zoological Society: Field Trip Earth: Red Wolves of Alligator River
Field Trip Earth takes a look at the once endangered red wolf and the comeback it has made since 1980. Learn about the project, this species, and its habitat through this site.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Red Wolf
Comprehensive wildlife site provides extensive data on the Red Wolf. Discover more about its' diet, population, range, behavior and more. Be sure to click on the video icon to watch a short clip on this amazing animal!
A-Z Animals
A Z Animals: Animal Facts: Red Wolf (Canis Lupus Rufus)
Provides photographs and a fact card about the red wolf, a critically endangered species. Discusses where they are found, physical characteristics, their pack mentality, predatory nature, range, lifespan, threats from humans, and North...
BBC
Bbc: Nature Wildfacts: Maned Wolf
This resource provides a detailed fact sheet about maned wolf.
US Fish and Wildlife Service
U.s. Fish & Wildlife Service: Who's Afraid of the Big Bad Wolf?
Information including facts and myths about red wolves as a native, endangered species of North America.
Other
International Wolf Center: Red Wolf
This site provides a general overview of the red wolf. Content includes a focus on the wolf's physical characteristics, habitat, and recovery.
Defenders of Wildlife
Defenders of Wildlife: Fact Sheets
Here you can find fact sheets on over 50 species of animals. Find an animal by where it lives in the world, and learn all about it.
Encyclopedia of Life
Encyclopedia of Life: Red Wolf
The Encyclopedia of Life presents this in-depth overview of Red Wolves (Canis rufus), including their habitats, size, conservation status, and much more. Images of this species and maps of its global distribution can also be found here.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Animals for Kids: Red Wolf
On this website, students can learn about the Red Wolf. Find some information about this endangered predator of the eastern United States lives and hunts in packs.
World Wildlife Fund for Nature
World Wildlife Fund: Wolf (Maned)
Learn about the Maned Wolf with this fairly detailed information page.