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Framework

Overview
topics
Introduction
Ecological Principles
Human Systems
Energy Resources
Air Resources
Land Resources
Water Resources
Living Resources
Conclusion
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Topic outline
Click the linked topics below for additional resources

Living Resources & Biodiversity
1. Living resources
a. Food
b. Shelter
c. Clothing
d. Recreation
2. Levels of biodiversity
a. Genetic
b. Species
c. Ecosystem
3. Distribution of biodiversity
a. Species distribution
b. Hotspots
4. Value of biodiversity
a. Economic
b. Aesthetic and spiritual
c. Ecologic
d. Intrinsic
e. Recreation and health
f. Education
5. Threats to biodiversity
a. Habitat destruction, fragmentation, climate change
b. Invasive/Non-native species
c. Pollution
d. Bioaccumulation and biomganification
e. Human population growth
f. Overexploitation and illegal trade
g. Characteristics of extinction prone species
6. Classification of species
a. Stable species
b. Endangered species
c. Threatened species
d. Extirpated and extinct species
e. Game/non-game species
f. Invasive species
7. Protecting biodivesity
a. Species vs. ecosystem approach
b. Wildlife management
c. Preservation/conservation/restoration
d. Regulation
e. Education
f. Habitat management
RESOURCES

Protecting biodiversity - Preservation/conservation/restoration
 
Gray Wolves, Gray Matter (activity guide)
Source: International Wolf Center
Web site
This guide contains twenty seven activities on wolf management, illuminating such complex topics as depredation (the killing or harming of livestock and domestic animals), shrinking wild lands, stakeholder interests, wildlife management practices, reintroduction, and the development of wolf management plans.
 
The Lorax (activity)
Source: Meg McLaughlin, DeForest Area School District
Activity (MS Word)
Activity (PDF)
Borrow the Lorax from WCEE EE Resources Library
Read or show the movies of the Lorax by Dr. Seuss. Use this handout to generate discussion and help the student critically analyze the characters and their roles. The Lorax illustrates how humans impact the environment through whimsical characters.
 
REGI - Raptor Education Group, Inc. (field trip or guest speaker)
Visit the web site for program descriptions and contact information: http://www.raptoreducationgroup.org/
REGI is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to to caring for injured birds, especially birds of prey, and to educating the public about wildlife issues. They offer tours using live birds or they can bring birds into your school. They are located 5 miles southeast of Antigo.
 

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