The Wolves of Yellowstone
This one-time class will share the history of wolves in the Yellowstone National Park area.
Peg Holton BA, MA, NBPTS
Average rating:
5.0
Number of reviews:(142)
What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Class will start with information about the wolf population in North America prior to the 1800’s and the causes for the eventual near extinction of the wolf in the continental United States. Students will learn about the preparation, capture and reintroduction of wolves into the Yellowstone National Park in 1995. We will discuss what a trophic cascade is and how that occurred within the park, due in part to the reintroduction of the wolves. Finally, we will look at the packs currently in and near the park and the present controversy regarding the wolves that have wandered beyond the parameter of the park. My teaching approach is to involve the students by posing questions and encouraging discussion during the class.
Learning Goals
Students will learn about the near eradication of wolves, the reintroduction of wolves into Yellowstone National Park and the subsequent environmental changes that occurred after the wolf relocation.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
There will be pictures of trapped wolves and wolf packs on the hunt. Students will also learn about the poisoning of wolves during the eradication period.
Supply List
None
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined June, 2020
5.0
142reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I have taught this topic for many years in my 8th grade science classes. This reintroduction of wolves allows the students to see how a top predator effects all aspects of an ecosystem and it is also an example how quickly a species can become endangered and one example of what can be done in an attempt to save that species.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$15
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 112 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 11-14
2-8 learners per class
