Classroom Lesson Activity

How Wolves Change the Landscape

Students will examine the role of wolves in an ecosystem. Students will begin by watching a short film which outlines the effects of wolves on Yellowstone National Park. Following this introductory activity students will be assigned to small groups; each responsible for a different topic related to wolves. Students will begin their research by engaging in a virtual interactive exhibit and then develop posters on their findings.

Individually, students will develop a genre text of their choice which captures the facts they have learned regarding wolves and ecosystems. They will carefully consider their key audience and present their final text. Finally, students will reflect on the causal relationship between humans, wildlife and ecosystems.