Keeping the Balance

A female white-tailed deer leaps across a path in the winter. — Keeping deer populations in check helps balance the local ecosystem in RI. (Photo: Dean Birch)

Managing wildlife is one big balancing act. Everything is interconnected in nature, so maintaining that balance can get very tricky. In this kit, students will learn about wildlife populations, carrying capacity, and how the needs of the ecosystem align with the needs of people.

What’s included in this kit?

Information about the history of wildlife management and current conservation philosophies and techniques
Interactive activities
Sample lesson plans
PowerPoints
Photos and videos
Natural artifacts

Check out our Keeping the Balance playlist on YouTube!

Keeping the Balance Educator Packet

Additional Resources

Lesson 1

Lesson Plan 1

Learning from the Past RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife Rhody Critter Kits Program

Lesson 1: Learning from the Past

Lesson 1 Powerpoint

Activities

Lesson 2

Lesson Plan 2

The Population Puzzle RIDEM division of Fish and Wildlife Rhody Critter Kits Program

Lesson 2: The Population Puzzle

Lesson 2 Powerpoint

Activities

Lesson 3

Lesson Plan 3

The Balancing Act RIDEM Division of Fish and Wildlife Rhody Critter Kits Program

Lesson 3: The Balancing Act

Lesson 3 Powerpoint

Activities

Where Do You Stand on Hunting and Trapping?

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our staff are happy to help provide any support you need! Email mary.gannon@dem.ri.gov.

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