2012-13+Environmental+Science+Term+2

=2012-13 Environmental Science Term 2= 0.5 Credit Current Science in the news.

Current events portfolio guide:

[|www.learning.blog.nytimes.com] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] []
 * //__Current events in science resources:__//**

the media center also has links to a ton of information (newspapers, magazines, blogs, etc); scroll down the left hand column to "science" click, then select the "science current events" tab at the top of the page []


 * TOPIC STUDY: MN WOLF HUNT**

[] [] @http://www.startribune.com/local/177119181.html @http://www.therepublic.com/view/story/c822e1c0c72a4a06861677830e206f0a/MN--Wolf-Hunt-Minnesota @http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/web/2012/11/12/environment/wolf-hunt-report/ @http://www.twincities.com/localnews/ci_22023929/about-150-wolves-killed-statewide-hunt
 * MN wolf hunt** articles:

opinion articles: []

video clip: Wolf Managment Laws media type="custom" key="21317206"
 * Background information**

video: BBC Wolf Pack media type="custom" key="21424740" be prepared to discuss the hunting techniques, behavior, social structure, food web, etc of the wolf as we watch the video

Audio: wolf howl wolf life cycle presentation: wolf pup development: pdf wolf telemetry lesson - mapping range and tracking behaviors humans and wolves relationship: lessons and activities from the International Wolf Center in Ely

Misportrayal in the media: fact vs fiction of wolf behavior listen to the podcast (21m) about real interactions and problems in the movie "the grey"
 * 1) Explain the role of folktales and fairytales in our relationship with wolves.
 * 1) What should you do if you encounter a wolf on your own?
 * 2) Alpha male and omega female are outdated terms; what terms are used now and why?
 * 3) What is the probability of a single wolf controlling a whole pack (can he/she direct another to attack or do a specific activity)?
 * 4) What kind of influence can a wolf have on another wolf?
 * 5) Is it possible for a human to outrun a wolf? why or why not?
 * 6) in what ways is the scene of the human in the "wolves den" at the end of the video unrealistic?
 * 7) How large is a wolf's range in northern Canada (for example)?
 * 8) How realistic is it to show a wolf defending its territory in the manner displayed in the video? How do you know?

watch a movie, program or other popular media to further research the misportrayal of wolves in the media. Complete a fiction vs fact worksheet to demonstrating your learning and understanding. THIS WORKSHEET IS AN EXAMPLE, you may choose to use a different format



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