These instructional materials were developed as a supplement to the "Alaska State Model Curriculum in Renewable Natural Resources/Agriculture." The topics covered focus on competencies from the curriculum for which materials were not readily available to Alaskan teachers and provide information that may not be sufficiently covered by existing curricula. Each unit begins with a teacher page that includes the competency and tasks from the curriculum. An overview, suggested learning activities, and resources for more information on each topic also are provided. The resources section suggests some materials available for each area. Topics covered include the following: opportunities in outdoor recreation; managing visitor services; second language visitors; using outdoor recreation equipment; working outdoors (backpacking, cross-country skiing, temporary camps); managing flora and fauna; observing wildlife; using first aid and survival skills; managing, maintaining, and protecting the resource; Alaska's park and recreation areas; understanding the importance of park and recreation areas; controversies related to parks and recreational land use in Alaska; employment in wildlife management; firearms; guiding hunters; construction and maintenance; working with wildlife; law enforcement; basic principles of biology; wildlife management; animal characteristics; and wildlife management issues. (KC)
- Authorizing Institution
- Alaska State Dept. of Education, Juneau. Div. of Adult and Vocational Education.
- Location
- Alaska
- Peer Reviewed
- F
- Publication Type
- Guides - Classroom - Teacher
- Published in
- United States of America
Table of Contents
- Acknowledgements 8
- Opportunities in Outdoor 15
- Truck or Bus Driving 47
- Safety Around Aircraft 62
- Selling Books Film and Curios 64
- Selling Books Film and Curios 65
- Observing Wildlife 88
- Managing Constructing 105
- Working with Wildlife 119
- Working with Wildlife 121
- Settings 127
- Technical Information 135
- Employment in Wildlife 165
- Baum 170
- Safety Around Aircraft 174
- Safety Around Aircraft 175
- Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing 178
- Construction and 190
- Natural History Library 194
- Techniques 195
- Working with Wildlife 206
- Working with Wildlife 207
- Wildlife Populations 208
- Wildlife Populations 210
- Animals and Plants 213
- Wildlife Habitat 217
- Improving Bird Habitat 221
- Working with the Public 223
- Working with the Public 225
- Basic Principles of Biology 237
- Basic Principles of Biology 239
- Wildlife Principles Definitions and 245
- Wildlife Principles Definitions 247
- Characteristics of Birds 256
- Characteristics of Birds 258
- Bird Populations 263
- Bird Populations 265
- Identifying Wild Plants 270
- Animal Characteristics and 279
