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In this activity, learners investigate how wolves communicate with each other through different body postures. Learners can then apply their new knowledge by observing wolves at a zoo or wildlife or by watching them on a video. Use this activity to discuss the various communication methods that different types of animals use.
- Under 5 minutes
- 30 to 45 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- Brass fasteners
- Pattern sheet with wolf parts on cardstock paper (p.5 of PDF)
- Wolf tail and body postures diagrams (p.2-4 of PDF)
Subjects
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Life Sciences
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Diversity of Life
- Animals
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Diversity of Life
Informal Categories
- Animals
- Arts and Crafts
- Nature and Environment
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
Includes alignment to state and/or national standards:
This resource is part of:
Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Minnesota Zoo & Eduweb, 2012
Funding Sources:
- National Science Foundation, 0610427
- Best Buy Children's Foundation
- The Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community
- The ADC Foundation