Free 6-Week Wolf Education Unit for Grades 3–5
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Free 6-Week Wolf Education Unit for Grades 3–5

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Subject English Language Arts • Science • Social Emotional Learning
Grade Level Grades 3-5
Attributes
Good for Parents
Standards Alignment
Civic Life (C3) Framework for State Social Studies Standards, Next Generation Science Standards
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Attribution Non-commercial NoDerivative

CC (BY-NC-ND)

About This Lesson

  1. Week 1 - Building Empathy  
    1. Day 1: Introduction of Empathy (25-30 Minutes)
      1. Introduction (5-10 minutes)  
      2. Empathy Activity (20-30 minutes)  
    2. Day 2: Understanding Feelings (30-35 Minutes)  
      1. Exploring Emotions (5-15 minutes)  
      2. Empathy Drawing (10-20 minutes)  
    3. Day 3: Building Empathy Skills (20-30 Minutes) 
      1. Role-Playing Activity  
    4. Day 4: Empathy in Action (30-40 Minutes) 
      1. Empathy Circle (10-20 minutes) 
      2. Empathy Journal (10-20 minutes) 
    5. Day 5: Empathy Reflection and Celebration (10-15 Minutes)  
      1. Empathy Reflection 
  2. Week 2 -Animals and the Environment 
    1. Day 1: Introduction to Empathy and Animal Awareness (15-30 Minutes) 
      1. Different and the Same Video (5:47 minutes)  
      2. Venn Diagram Activity (10-15 minutes)  
    2. Day 2: Exploring Animal Habitats (25-30 Minutes) 
      1. Habitats Video/ Discussion (10-15 minutes) 
      2. Habitat Matching Game (10-15 minutes)  
    3. Day 3: Importance of Species and Endangered Animals (20-30 minutes) 
      1. Biodiversity Video (5:16 minutes)  
      2. Importance of Different Species Discussion (10-15 minutes)  
    4. Day 4: Understanding Endangered Species (15-30 minutes)  
      1. Endangered Species Description (5-10 minutes)  
      2. World Wildlife Fund Endangered Species List (10-15 minutes)  
    5. Day 5: Taking Action for Conservation (5-10 minutes)  
      1. Week 2 Discussion  
  3. Week 3 - The Gray Wolf  
    1. Day 1: Introduction and Background Information (25-30 Minutes)  
      1. Introduction (10-15 minutes)  
      2. Reading/Discussion (10-15 minutes)  
    2. Day 2: Wolf Characteristics and Behavior (30-35 Minutes)  
      1. Introduction to Vocabulary (10 minutes)  
      2. Wolves 101 (5-10 minutes)  
      3. Wolves in the Wild (10 minutes)  
    3. Day 3: Perception of Wolves (25-30 Minutes)  
      1. Brainstorming Session (10-20 minutes)  
      2. Discussion (10-15 minutes)   
    4. Day 4: Wolves vs. Dogs (15-20 Minutes)  
      1. Video Introduction (5 minutes)   
      2. Comparative Analysis (10-20 minutes)  
    5. Day 5: Recommended Reading and Reflection (15-30 Minutes)  
      1. OPTIONAL: Book Recommendations (15 minutes)   
      2. OPTIONAL: Reflective Activity (20 minutes)  
      3. OPTIONAL: Homework Assignment or Classroom Activity (5-15 minutes):  
  4. Week 4 - Wolves and Us  
    1. Day 1: Wolves in Media and Narratives (25-30 Minutes)  
      1. Introduction (5 minutes)  
      2. Comparison Activity (20 minutes)   
    2. Day 2: Debunking Myths about Wolves (25-30 Minutes)  
      1. Introduction to Myths vs. Facts (5 minutes)   
      2. Wolf Encounter Video (5 minutes)  
      3. Myth vs. Fact Discussion (20 minutes)  
    3. Day 3: More Myths and Facts (20-30 Minutes)  
      1. Fact or Scat (20 minutes) 
      2. Short Wolf Facts Videos (3-5 minutes)   
    4. Day 4: Myths and Facts Activity (30-35 Minutes)   
      1. Group Activity: Myth Busting (20 minutes)  
      2. Group Presentations (15 minutes)  
    5. Day 5: Reflection and Conclusion (25-30 minutes)   
      1. Reflection Activity (15-20 minutes)  
      2. Class Discussion (10-15 minutes)  
  5. Week 5 - Save Our Wolves  
    1. Day 1: The Importance of Wolves in Ecosystems (30-35 Minutes)  
      1. Introduction (5 minutes)  
      2. Vocabulary Review (15 minutes)  
      3. Interactive Discussion (10 minutes)  
    2. Day 2: Action Items for Wolf Conservation (20-30 Minutes)  
      1. Brainstorming Session (5-10 minutes)   
      2. Group Assignments (15-20 minutes)  
    3. Day 3: Dispelling Rumors and Changing Perceptions (30-35 Minutes)  
      1. Discussion on Rumors (5-15 minutes)  
      2. Reviewing Perceptions (10-20 minutes)  
    4. Day 4: Brochure Project (35-40 Minutes)  
      1. Introduction to Brochure Project (5-15 minutes)  
      2. Brochure Creation (15-25 minutes)   
    5. Day 5: Presentation and Reflection (30 Minutes)   
      1. Group Presentations (15-20 minutes)   
      2. Reflection and Closing (5-15 minutes)  
  6. Week 6 - Letter Writing for Wolves  
    1. Day 1: Introduction to Letter Writing (20-30 Minutes)  
      1. Opening (5-10 minutes)  
      2. "What, So What, Now What" Model (10-20 minutes)  
    2. Day 2: Brainstorming and Drafting (25-35 Minutes)  
      1. Introduction to Letter Structure (5-15 minutes)  
      2. Brainstorming Session (10-20 minutes)  
      3. Drafting (10-15 minutes)  
    3. Day 3: Peer Review and Revision (20-30 Minutes)  
      1. Peer Review (10-20 minutes)  
      2. Revision (5-10 minutes)   
    4. Day 4: Finalizing Letters and Review (20-30 Minutes)  
      1. Finalizing Letters (10 minutes)   
      2. Review and Reflection (15 minutes) 
    5. Day 5: Action and Conclusion (30-35 Minutes)  
      1. Sending Letters (10-20 minutes)  
      2. Class Discussion (10-15 minutes) 

Standards

Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
Read More About 3-5-ETS1-2
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
Read More About 3-5-ETS1-3
Explain why compelling questions are important to others (e.g., peers, adults).
Read More About D1.1.3-5
Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration the different opinions people have about how to answer the questions.
Read More About D1.5.3-5

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