Free 6-Week Wolf Education Unit for Grades 9-12
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Free 6-Week Wolf Education Unit for Grades 9-12

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Subject English Language Arts • Science • Social Emotional Learning
Grade Level Grades 9-12
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 -Understanding Empathy and Perspective-Taking   
    1. Day 1: Introduction to Empathy (30-40 minutes)   
      1. Warm-Up Discussion (5-10 minutes)   
      2. Empathy Video (5-10 minutes)    
      3. Definition and Examples (5-10 minutes)   
      4. Reflection Journal (5-10 minutes)    
    2. Day 2: Introduction to Perspective-Taking (20-40 minutes)    
      1. Warm-Up Activity (5-10 minutes)   
      2. Definition and Examples (5-10 minutes)   
      3. Video and Class Discussion (10-15 minutes)   
    3. Day 3: Empathy and Perspective-Taking in Everyday Life (25-35 minutes)   
      1. Warm-Up Discussion (10-15 minutes)   
      2. Empathy in School (5-10 minutes)   
      3. Class Brainstorming (10-15 minutes)   
    4. Day 4: Empathy and Perspective-Taking in Everyday Life (25-35 minutes)    
      1. Warm-Up Activity (2-5 minutes)    
      2. Storytelling and Active Listening (10-20 minutes)   
    5. Day 5: Reflection (10-25 minutes)    
      1. Warm-Up Reflection (5-10 minutes)    
      2. Class Discussion or Journal (5-15 minutes)    
  2. Week 2: Empathy, Perspective, Animals, and the Environment    
    1. Day 1: Introduction to Empathy and Animal Awareness (45-50 Minutes)   
      1. How Similar are we to other Living Beings? (5-10 minutes)   
      2. Venn Diagram Activity (10-15 minutes)    
    2. Day 2: Exploring Species (25-30 Minutes)   
      1. Habitats Video/ Discussion (5-10 minutes)    
      2. Importance of Different Species Discussion (10-15 minutes)   
    3. Day 3: Importance of Species and Endangered Animals (20-30 minutes)    
      1. Endangered Species Description (5-10 minutes)   
      2. Why do animals become endangered? (10-15 minutes)    
      3. World Wildlife Fund Endangered Species List (10-15 minutes)    
    4. Day 4: Understanding Endangered Species (15-30 minutes)   
      1. Habitat Mapping Project (30-40 minutes)   
    5. Day 5: Taking Action for Conservation (5-10 minutes)    
      1. Habitat Mapping Project Continued (30-40 minutes)   
      2. Week 2 Discussion   
  3. Week 3 - The Gray Wolf and Ecosystems   
    1. Day 1: The Importance of Gray Wolves in Ecosystems (30-35 Minutes)   
      1. Introduction (10 minutes)    
      2. Reading/Discussion (15-20 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 (5-10 minutes)    
    3. Day 3: Perception of Wolves (25-30 Minutes)    
      1. Brainstorming Session (5-10 minutes)    
      2. Discussion (5-15 minutes)    
    4. Day 4: Wolves vs. Dogs (15-20 Minutes)   
      1. Wolves vs. Dogs (5-10 minutes)    
      2. Comparative Analysis (10-15 minutes)    
    5. Day 5: Recommended Reading and Reflection (15-30 Minutes)    
      1. Reflective Activity (20 minutes)    
  4. Week 4 - Wolves and Us    
    1. Day 1: Wolves in Media and Narratives (20-30 Minutes)    
      1. Introduction (5-10 minutes)    
      2. Comparison Activity (15-20 minutes)    
    2. Day 2: Debunking Myths about Wolves (25-30 Minutes)    
      1. Introduction to Myths vs. Facts (5 minutes)    
      2. Wolf Encounter Video/Discussion (5-10 minutes)    
      3. Myth vs. Fact Discussion (20 minutes)    
    3. Day 3: More Myths and Facts (30-35 Minutes)    
      1. Group Activity: Myth Busting (20 minutes)    
      2. Group Presentations (15 minutes)    
    4. Day 4: Further Perception of Wolves (25-30 Minutes)    
      1. Trouble with Wolves Documentary (18:45 Minutes)    
      2. Discussion (5-10 minutes)    
    5. Day 5: Reflection and Conclusion (10-15 minutes)    
      1. Reflection Activity (10 minutes)   
      2. Class Discussion (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 (10-15 minutes)    
      3. Interactive Discussion (5-10 minutes)    
    2. Day 2: Action Items for Wolf Conservation (15-30 Minutes)    
      1. Brainstorming Session (10-15 minutes)   
      2. Group Assignments (15-20 minutes)    
    3. Day 3: Dispelling Rumors and Changing Perceptions (30-35 Minutes)    
      1. Discussion on Rumors (10-15 minutes)    
      2. Reviewing Perceptions (10-20 minutes)    
    4. Day 4: Brochure Project/Continue Action Items (35-40 Minutes)    
      1. Introduction to Brochure Project (10-15 minutes)    
      2. Brochure Creation (15-25 minutes)    
    5. Day 5: Presentation and Reflection (30 Minutes)    
      1. Group Presentations (20 minutes)    
      2. Reflection and Closing (15 minutes)    
  6. Week 6 - Letter Writing for Wolves    
    1. Day 1: Introduction to Letter Writing (30 Minutes)   
      1. Opening (10 minutes)    
      2. "What, So What, Now What" Model (20 minutes):   
    2. Day 2: Brainstorming and Drafting (25-35 Minutes)    
      1. Introduction to Letter Structure (15-20 minutes)    
      2. Brainstorming Session (15-20 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

Analyze a major global challenge to specify qualitative and quantitative criteria and constraints for solutions that account for societal needs and wants.
Read More About HS-ETS1-1
Determine the kinds of sources that will be helpful in answering compelling and supporting questions, taking into consideration multiple points of view represented in the sources, the types of sources available, and the potential uses of the sources.
Read More About D1.5.9-12

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