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Dates Offered: Fall 2008-2009 School Year

Dates Offered: Fall 2008-2009 School Year : Choose date from drop down in cart.

Session 1 September 8-October 11 Costs: $189
Session 2 October 13- November 8th
Session 3 November 10th- December 20th  
3DSchoolhouse Moderators on duty from  
12-5 EST
Live Class Meeting Times Monday, Tuesday, Thursdays
12-1 EST
Recommended Grade Levels
5,6,7
 

 

The objective of this integrated module is to expose students to new ideas in the area of animal behavior and to help develop critical thinking.This module also exposes students to Jack London's classic Call of the Wild as well as the nonfiction title Never Cry Wolf.

In this module, students explore the proximate causes and ultimate evolutionary explanations for the behavior of animals. The goal is to give students exposure to current ideas in animal behavior, and to develop abilities in independent, critical thought. Students take an in depth look at the current state of Wolf populations world wide to study changes in populations. Classes consist of 3D classroom lectures, discussions, and 3D student presentations on observations using supplemental material from scientific journals and Web sites.

Objectives

  • Draw and articulate his/her perception of the wolf.
  • List negative and realistic characteristics of wolves derived from children's literature.
  • Identify causes for the decline of wolf populations.
  • List reasons why wolves should be protected.
  • Sequence the life cycle of the gray wolf.
  • Observe a dog and compare its posture with that of the wolf.
  • Explain how the wolf maintains the complex social structure of the pack through scent,communication, vocalizations, and body postures.
  • Write and illustrate an informative booklet about wolves.
  • Use online searching to find information about wolves.
  • Experiment with technology to assist the writing process.
  • Ask relevant questions calling for clarification and respond thoughtfully.

    • Assessment

    Students complete a variety of written assignments and final projects to assess progress. All work is archived in individual student folders at the WiloStar3D site. Final multimedia projects are showcased at the WiloStar3D site and are archived into personal student portfolio CD's at the end of the school year to document progress and student growth.

    WiloStar3D teachers provide written daily feedback on all student assignments. Students have password protected learning portals where assignment feedback is stored along with their e-gradebook. Students have access to this area 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    These include:

  • Daily assignments
  • Wolf Mini-Web Research Project
  • 3D Wolf Den
  • Wolf Essay Test
  • Never Cry Wolf study questions
  • Call of the Wild study questions
  • Jack London research paper


    • Module Resources

    Call of the Wild , by Jack London

    Never Cry Wolf , by Farley Mowat

    Self-Selected Novel

     

     

     

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