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The Wildlife Education Service provides educational materials for preschoolers through adults to promote an understanding and appreciation for Kansas wildlife, wetlands, and other natural resources. These materials are very adaptable to an integrated, interdisciplinary, whole language approach to learning.
These educational materials stress ecological concepts and illustrate how the usage of our natural resources affects wildlife. The goal is to develop an environmentally responsible citizenry that will involve itself in the decision-making process and work to ensure and maintain the quality of our natural resources.
Copies of these materials are available either in hard copy or on CD upon request from the Wildlife Education Service section at (620) 672-0751.
Nature’s Notebook is a collection of articles taken from the “Wild Currents” section of Kansas Wildlife, Parks and Tourism magazine. It features informational sheets and hands-on activities related to Kansas wildlife and wildlife habitat. It also contains several indexes that cross reference the articles to curriculum areas and topics of interest such as Kansas state symbols and craft activities. Copies are available either in hard copy or on CD upon request from the Wildlife Education Service section at (620) 672-0751.
This resource provides educators with information and activities to assist children in developing an understanding and awareness of their natural environment.
Something Wild! is an excellent supplement to Nature’s Notebook. It contains 103 illustrations, with text, of many of the common insects, amphibians, reptiles, fish, birds and mammals found in Kansas. These comprehensive fact sheets were originally developed by Dr. Robert F. Clarke of Emporia State University. Reprint permission is allowed only for educational purposes. Other usage requires written permission from the Kansas Department of Wildlife, Parks and Tourism. Copies are available either in hard copy or on CD upon request from the Wildlife Education Service section at (620) 672-0751.
Something Wild: A Wildlife Education Guide
"What is Wildlife," "Introduction to Habitat," and "Food Webs" are the main topics for the Lower Primary Guide. These areas of inquiry are connected to one another by using the following themes as organizers: Models, Systems, Energy (Matter) Flow & Exchange, and Patterns of Change. These organizing themes are similar to those utilized in the Kansas State Board of Education Curricular Standards of Science.
The materials and activities are not just science oriented, but can be integrated into a variety of subjects within the on-going curriculum.
Teachers Guide (Lower Primary 1-3)
The inquiry areas within the Upper Primary Guide are: "Classification," "Adaptation," and "Threatened and Endangered Species." Through the investigation of animal classification and adaptation, students will be better suited to identify why some species of wildlife are more prone to become threatened or endangered than others.
The materials and activities are not just science oriented, but can be integrated into a variety of subjects within the on-going curriculum.
Teachers Guide (Upper Primary 4-6)
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