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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Who's Afraid of the Big, Bad Wolf?

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
Students compare wolves' behaviors to those of the human race.  In this wolf lesson students write a story that will show that wolves are either good or evil.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Wolf's Tale

For Students 5th - 6th
For this ESL literature worksheet, students read excerpts from a story told from the wolf's perspective in Little Red Riding Hood. Students complete 4 pages of exercises and essay questions about this story.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

The Wolf's Tale: Louise Cooper: Extension 2

For Students 5th - 6th
In this wolves activity, students complete 3 pages of extension activities pertaining to wolves, their endangered status, and fear of wolves in history and literature. This is intended to be an extension after reading The Wolf's Tale by...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Wolf Communications Matching Activity

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students complete several activities to learn about wolves. In this wolf science lesson, students read and complete activities to learn about wolf communication, their life cycle, fun facts, and hunting activities. Students also read...
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Worksheet
Curated OER

Coloring Page - Wolf

For Students Pre-K - 1st
In this coloring activity, students color a wolf. Students may write a story or discuss why the wolf is howling. Older students may use the picture as an illustration to a story. Students may use this a flashcard to identify animals.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Look to the North: A Wolf Pup Diary

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Young scholars explore the book, Look To The North: A Wolf Pup Diary. They find five facts about wolves and discuss with their groups. Students explore the timeline of a wolf pup and create a food chain for three of the animals found in...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

North American Animals

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students are introduced to the anatomy and characteristics of the North American wolf, grizzly bear and bobcat through a purchased kit. They cast plaster models of each of the animals for study and display.
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Worksheet
Curated OER

What Does a Wolf Eat?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this science instructional activity, students examine 12 pictures. Directions on the page tell students to circle all the items that a wolf in the wild might eat. No information about wolves is provided.
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Unit Plan
Friends of Algonquin Park

Factors Limiting Population Growth of Wolves in Algonquin Park

For Students 9th - 10th
Information is given on the Eastern Wolf's appearance, migration, food, breeding and predators. Several of the topics are highlighted with video clips. Research questions and answers examine the environmental impact on the wolves in the...
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Activity
Science Buddies

Science Buddies: Where, Oh Where, Do the Wild Wolves Wander?

For Students 6th - 8th
If you were leaving home for a long walk, how far would you go? One mile, 5 miles, 10 miles? How about 550 miles?. That's a long way, but some wolves have been known to travel that far when they are leaving their packs in search of a...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Jaws and Teeth of Mammals

For Students 9th - 10th
This image from Biology by Kenneth R. Miller and Joseph Levine illustrates the relationship between structure and function by comparing the jaws and teeth of two animals with very different ways of life: the wolf and the horse.
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Handout
Sheppard Software

Sheppard Software: Animal Profiles: Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
In addition to information about different kinds of wolves, this site gives extensive information about wolf behavior. Find out the many different ways wolves communicate with each other.
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Activity
Chase Young, PhD

Dr. Chase Young, Ph D: Reader's Theater Script: The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig [Pdf]

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
A reader's theater script for Eugene Triviza's children's picture book, The Three Little Wolves and the Big Bad Pig, is provided on these pages. Fifteen character roles are needed in this activity.
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Interactive
Other

Minnesota Zoo: Wolf Quest

For Students 9th - 10th
Students learn about wolves through an interactive online game. Students will investigate wolf ecology by living the life of a wild wolf in Yellowstone National Park.
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Handout
Other

Wolf Recovery Foundation: Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
A very detailed portrayal of wolves and their social life from a Native American point of view: also looks at the wolf's reintroduction into Yellowstone.
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eBook
Sonoma State University

Sun Site: Jack London White Fang, Etext

For Students 9th - 10th
This site features the full text of White Fang originally published in The Outing Magazine between May and October 1906 as well as a concordance.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Earth a New Wild: Ecosystem Explorer

For Students 9th - 10th
Three choices of virtual worlds to enter: a vulture, a wolf or a shark world. Once inside these worlds view videos, play games, and discover the ecosystems of these wild animals.
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Unit Plan
PBS

Pbs: Dogs and More Dogs

For Students 9th - 10th
NOVA takes a comprehensive look at the origin of different species of dogs in this feature. Interesting information like, why do they come in so many shapes and sizes, and why do they have us right where they want us is provided.
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Article
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife: Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
Here you can learn about the dangers facing wolves today and what you can do to help. Content includes a "State of the wolf," report, wolf information, wolf video, a wolf journal, and more.
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Lesson Plan
Utah Education Network

Uen: Chances With Wolves

For Teachers 8th
This lesson engages students in learning the differences among observations, facts, and inferences. Students will study about the reintroduction of wolves into the Rocky Mountain and Yellowstone Region. Students will work in small groups...
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Website
PBS

Pbs Nova: Wild Wolves

For Students 9th - 10th
What's in a wolf's howl -- a calling card, a warning, or an invitation? Hear the call of the wild, find out how wolves are making a comeback, and discover the ancient connection between dogs and wolves in this feature exhibit.
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Activity
Other

International Wolf Center: Learn About Wolves: Wild Kids

For Students 3rd - 8th
This website has all kinds of information about wolves. Learn interesting wolf facts, find out about wolf families, make a wolf mask, do an online wolf puzzle, and more.
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Website
Other

International Wolf Center: Basic Wolf Information

For Students 9th - 10th
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.
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Website
Defenders of Wildlife

Kids' Planet: Wolf Discovery Curriculum

For Teachers 3rd - 8th
Here is a wonderful resource for both students and teachers alike! Content includes a wealth of articles on wolves, ranging from vital statistics to hunting techniques, as well as lesson plans and quizzes for kids of all ages!