BLM Learning Landscapes Teachers--Animals

ANIMALS
Listed below are selected teaching resources from BLM national, state, and field offices, listed alphabetically by title.

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BLM Oregon and Municipal Zoo Become Partners
1997 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes the "Oregon Project" partnership between BLM and the Zoo in Portland to highlight native plants and animals of Oregon.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/feature10.html

Cascade Stream Watch
Outdoor Education
Describes outdoor education facilities at BLM s Wildwood Recreation Site near Salem, Oregon, that allow visitors to learn about stream habitat. Includes a virtual tour, list of partners, and contacts.
http://www.or.blm.gov/EE/EESites/cascade.htm

Create a Habitat
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, March 1998, p. 40
Students design a home for an animal after determining the elements it needs for survival.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/Columbia_river_basin/classroom.html

Creature Feature
Science & Children, March 1997, 35
Students learn about riparian zones, design a creature adapted to living in a riparian zone, then answer questions about its features.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/some_like_it_hot/classroom.html

Demands on the Land
Posterback activity from Science & Children
In this role-playing activity students research and debate viewpoints of different groups regarding removal of wild horses from the range.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/wild_bunch/wildbunch7a.html

Environmental Education Trunks
Education trunks
Education trunks offered by America's Outdoors Center for Conservation.
http://www.americasoutdoors.gov/education/edu_eet.asp

Exploring Extinction
Classroom Activities from Science & Children, October 1993 p. 37
Students explore causes of extinction and analyze how changes in their environment might affect wildlife.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mystery_of_the_mesa/classroom.html

Just for Kids: Soil Biological Communities
Website
Website for children on soils--the life forms found in them and their importance.
http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/Kids/

Keeping Cool
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, Feb 2001 poster back
In this activity, students test the effectiveness of various ways animals keep cool in desert environments.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/mojave/mojaveposterback2.html - Anchor-3936

Lokern Grazing Study Project
State page
Describes a study on the effects of livestock grazing on a community of species at risk in the San Joaquin Valley.
http://www.ca.blm.gov/bakersfield/lokerngzpj/index.html

Mane Assortment
Classroom activity from Science & Children
In this activity students research different breeds of horses.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/wild_bunch/wildbunch3.html

Northern Exposures, Tundra Adaptations Investigation: Size and Heat

Classroom Activity from Science & Children, May 1996 poster back
In this activity, students study the relationship between size and heat through special investigations. Students then use illustrated Animal Adaptation Cards to relate principles learned to animal adaptations.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/alaskas_cold_desert/posterback.html

Please Pass the Wheatgrass
Posterback activity from Science & Children
In this activity students demonstrate importance of monitoring populations, food, and water on the range.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/wild_bunch/wildbunch7a.html

Resource Explorer Jim Goodbar
Website
BLM cave specialist shares adventures and knowledge from New Mexico's Endless Cave.
http://www.blm.gov/education/expert/3/index.html

Rivers Run Through It: Discovering the Interior Columbia River Basin
Based on Science & Children article, March 1998
Explores complexity and diversity of the 58- million hectare area drained by the Columbia River in the Northwest. Topics include hydroelectric power, rain shadow effects, and anadromous fish. Discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/Columbia_river_basin/index.html

Soil Biological Communities
Website
Description of the variety of life forms found in soils of rangeland ecosystems.
http://www.blm.gov/nstc/soil/index.html

Some Like it Hot: The Sonoran Desert Ecosystem
Science & Children, March 1997, 29 - 36
Discusses the Sonoran Desert ecosystem, culture, plant and animal adaptations to extreme temperatures, and management challenges.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/some_like_it_hot/index.html

The Grizzly Bear: A Debate
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, March 1998 poster back
In this activity, students debate the proposed reintroduction of the grizzly bear into some of its former habitat.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/Columbia_river_basin/posterback.html

The High Plains: Land of Extremes
Based on Science & Children article, September 1996
Vast High Plains wildlife and grassland ecosystems are covered along with the area s importance as a source of coal for the nation. Discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/high_plains/high_plains.html

The Question of Ferret Reintroduction on the Public Lands
Classroom Activity from Science & Children, September 1996 poster back
Role-playing activity in which students present the positions of various interest groups to a mock town council on the topic of reintroduction of the endangered black footed ferret. Includes background, interest group position cards and extensions.
http://www.blm.gov/education/high_plains/ferretintro.html

The Wild Bunch
Based on Science & Children article
Examines the history and distribution of wild horses and burros in the American West; discusses management issues and includes poster and classroom activities.
http://www.blm.gov/education/00_resources/articles/wild_bunch/

Wild About Wapiti in BLM's Ely District, Nevada
1997 BLM Environmental Education feature
Describes wapati (Native American for elk) training course for teachers; adapted from Project Wild & including field trips to see elk in Nevada.
http://www.blm.gov/education/feature/feature8.html

Wild Horse and Burros: Welcome to "Ramblings"
Online newsletter
Newsletter from BLM South Dakota adopt-a-horse horse program.
http://www.mt.blm.gov/sdfo/pages/ramblings700.html

Yaquina Head Environmental Education
State Web page
Information about self-guided and ranger-led education programs offered at this "Outstanding Natural Area" on the coast of Oregon; includes link to teacher's guide.
http://www.or.blm.gov/salem/yaquina/env_ed.htm