The objective of this integrated module is to expose students to new ideas in the area of animal behavior and to help develop critical thinking.

In this module, students explore the proximate causes and explanations for the behavior of animals. The goal is to give students exposure to current ideas in animal behavior, and to develop abilities in independent, critical thought. Students take an indepth look at the current state of wolf populations world wide to study changes in populations.

• Draw and articulate his/her perception of the wolf.
• List negative and realistic characteristics of wolves derived from children's literature.
• Identify causes for the decline of wolf populations.
• List reasons why wolves should be protected.
• Sequence the life cycle of the gray wolf.
• Observe a dog and compare its posture with that of the wolf.
• Explain how the wolf maintains the complex social structure of the pack through scent,communication, vocalizations, and body postures.
• Write and illustrate an informative booklet about wolves.
• Use online searching to find information about wolves.
• Experiment with technology to assist the writing process.
• Ask relevant questions calling for clarification and respond thoughtfully.

Students create a 3D Wolf habitat world.