Ohio Mammals
Discover the variety of mammals that live in Ohio by examing furs and skulls. Grades K-2: Compare mammals from long ago to those living today and investigate how they meet their basic needs while adapting to changing seasons and Northwest Ohio's dynamic physical environment. Grades 3-5: Explore the traits, adaptations and behavorial characteristics of Ohio mammals that improve their chances of survival. Students will investigate energy flow and food webs thru hands on activities. Grades 6-8: Compare the survival advantages of mammals and how mammal populations have fluctuated in Ohio's history as well as the biodiveristy of species in Northwest Ohio due to current conservation efforts
Ohio Learning Standards:
Kindergarten: K.LS.1, K.LS.2
1st Grade: 1.LS.1, 1.LS.2
2nd Grade: 2.LS.1, 2.LS.2, Human Systems 7
3rd Grade: 3.LS.1, 3.LS.2, 3.LS.3
4th Grade: 4.LS.1
5th Grade: 5.LS.1, 5.LS.2
6th Grade: 6.LS.4
7th Grade: 7.LS.1, 7.LS.2
8th Grade: 8.LS.1, 8.LS.2, 8.LS.3
High School: B.DI.1: Biodiversity (Species diversity), B.DI.2: Ecosystems (Carrying capacity), B.DI.3: Loss of diversity (Invasive species), ENV.ER.5: Wildlife and wilderness