Description: Learn about basic genetic principles, the historic and current ranges of gray, Mexican, and American red wolves, and conduct a statistical analysis of genetic diversity data about wolves. A separate activity set builds a story on wolfdog hybrids. The overall goal is to provide an authentic scientific experience on wolf genetics that can build empathy and knowledge for how humans and wolves could share the landscape.
Big Concepts include:
Scientific Inquiry Skills include:
WOLF GENTICS STEM KIT RESOURCES
- Wolf Genetics STEM Kit Facilitator’s Guide
- Wolf Genetics Worksheet (for use in lieu of Science Notebooks) The NSEOC highly recommends students keep a science notebook for all science classes, but if this is not possible, all of the Science Notebook prompts from the booklet are included with space for students to write and sketch as needed.
- Hoja de trabajo de Wolf Genetics (para usar en lugar del cuaderno de ciencias)
- Wolf Genetics STEM Kit Booklet (English and Spanish version)
(available upon request – email name and school to Andrew Warnock) - 3D Printer files for kit pieces
CSU RESOURCES
OTHER USEFUL RESOURCES
BORROWING WONDER OF WOLVES STEM KITS
There is no charge to educators who wish to borrow any of our STEM kits. We appreciate applications be submitted at least 2 weeks in advance of the desired use date. The loan application forms require you to confirm your email address before it will be sent to the EOC – so once you click submit, check your email (including the junk folder)! You should also get a copy of the form for your records via email, if you don’t, please contact Courtney Gooding Butler (courtney.butler@colostate.edu).
- Local Pick-Up Loan Application Form – for educators in the immediate area of Fort Collins (i.e.: Greeley, Loveland, Ault, Windsor, Johnstown, etc.)
- Delivery Loan Application Form – for educators in Colorado outside of the immediate Fort Collins area
- Educator Feedback Survey – must be completed after returning kits to the NSEOC and before another kit can be requested
Kit Resources
Teacher Guide
Printable Templates
