WILDLIFE

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

For successful completion of the wildlife section, contestants should be able to:

1. Assess suitability of habitat for given wildlife species

2. Identify signs of wildlife

3. Cite examples of food chains based on specific site conditions

4. Analyze/Interpret site factors that limit or enhance population growth, both in

          the field and with aerial photos

5. Interpret significance of habitat alteration due to human impacts on site

6. Evaluate factors that might upset ecological balance of a specific site

7. Identify wildlife by their tracks, skulls, pelts, etc.

8. Interpret how presence of wildlife serves as an indicator of environmental

           quality

9. Identify common wildlife food

Wildlife Learning Objectives

2010 New York State Envirothon

June 2 & 3, 2010

Keuka College, Keuka Park, New York

NEWS

New York State Envirothon

Wildlife Resources

Learning Objectives

Learning goals for participating students

Outline

Basic outline for wildlife topics covered at this event

References

Links and references to more information on the study of wildlife