Critter Kits: Keeping the Balance

Deer on cover of Keeping the Balance Rhody Critter Kit

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

Lesson Plan 1

Lessons

Lesson 1: Learning for the Past PDF file, about 2

Keeping the Balance Lesson 1 Presentation Powerpoint file, about 46

Activities

Living Timeline Activity Cards PDF file, about 3

Living Timeline (Lower Elementary Descriptions) PDF file, less than 1

Tragedy of the Commons PDF file, less than 1

Lesson Plan 2

Lessons

Lesson 2: The Population Puzzle PDF file, about 980

Keeping the Balance Lesson 2 Presentation Powerpoint file, about 56

Activities

Terrific Turkeys PDF file, about 1

Food Web Interactions Cards PDF file, about 37

Terrific Turkeys Food Cards PDF file, about 3

Food Web Interactions PDF file, about 1

Terrific Turkeys Cards PDF file, about 23

Oh Deer PDF file, less than 1

Lesson Plan 3

Lesson Plans

Lesson 3: The Balancing Act PDF file, about 2

Keeping the Balance Lesson 3 Presentation Powerpoint file, about 20

Activities

Where Do You Stand on Hunting and Trapping PDF file, about 2

Additional Resources

Keeping the Balance Jeopardy Powerpoint file, about 2

Track Detectives PDF file, less than 1

Match the tracks with the critter! PDF file, about 1

Which Furbearer Am I? PDF file, less than 1

Which Furbearer Am I? Cards PDF file, about 3

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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