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Wildlife Conservation

An educational program that teaches man's role in managing wildlife in an ethical and responsible manner.
Grades 3 and above.

Georgia Performance Standards
Life Science

Nature of Science
Habits of Mind
S3L1
S3L2
S4L1
S4L2
S4L1
S5L2
S7L1
S7L3
S7L4
S7CS1
S7CS5
S7CS8
S7CS9

S3CS7, S4CS7, S5CS7
S3CS8, S4CS8, S5CS8
S3CS1, S4CS1, S5CS1
S3CS6, S4CS6, S5CS6

Wildlife Management Funding - Facts & Figures

  • Who
  • How
  • Why
  • Amount

Management Practices

  • Wildlife populations 100 yrs ago -vs- today
  • Sportsman's role
  • Future generations' responsibility
  • Differences in Conservation & Preservation
  • Carrying capacity

Endangered Species

  • Biggest threat to wildlife
  • Overpopulation impact of man and animal
  • Endangered/Threatened/Protected

Predators & Prey

  • Food web/chain
  • Man's position in web/chain
  • Carnivore/Herbivore/Omnivore

Wildlife Laws

  • Sportsmanship & Ethics
  • Laws & Licenses
  • 1. Why have
  • 2. Seasons & limits
  • 3. Enforcement

Wildlife Identification

  • Habitat
  • Territory range
  • Life spans
  • Camouflage
  • Calls/sounds
  • State symbols

Mounted species presented in classroom with discussion of each:

  • Whitetail Deer
  • Coyote
  • Fox
  • Beaver
  • Wild Boar
  • Fox Squirrel
  • Gray Squirrel
  • Raccoon
  • Turtle
  • Snake
  • Bear
  • Alligator
  • Bobcat
  • Largemouth Bass
  • Groundhog
  • Raccoon
  • Pheasant
  • Eastern Wild Turkey
  • Swan
  • Wood Duck
  • Quail
  • Armadillo
  • Rabbit
  • Skunk
  • River Otter

Birds of Prey

  • Redtail Hawk
  • Cooper's Hawk
  • Great Horned Owl
  • Screech Owl
  • Barred Owl

Also Included are various skulls, skins, bones, feathers, antlers, nests/boxes, feet/hooves.

Each session is 30-60 minutes of lecture with discussion, ending with Q & A.

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