Animal Populations
D2. Describe natural resource stewardship which supports sustainable AFNR systems.
Description
Identify animal populations that are impacted by environmental conditions. Evaluate how conditions have affected populations in terms of resource availability, disease occurrence, and imbalance in food webs.
Resources
- The US Department of the Interior report on impacted wildlife
- Comprehensive lesson plan on animal populations
- Scientific report on the effects of environmental change on wildlife health
- Michigan DNR Curriculum Resources
Teaching Methods
Lecture Discussion, Paired or Small Group Discussion, Demonstration, Case Study, Field Trip, Resource People, Supervised Study