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Wildlife Speaker

Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Into the Wild AOL
Elective
Requirement 5
Wildlife Speaker
Arrow of Light – 5th Grade
Into the Wild AOL
Elective
Requirement 5
Wildlife Speaker

Snapshot of Activity

Invite a wildlife expert to speak at a den meeting. 

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  • Prepared questions to ask during tour 
  • Scheduled appointment time with wildlife expert 

Before the meeting: 

  1. Contact an expert in wildlife management and invite them to a den meeting. 
  2. Inform the speaker that the den is made up of fifth graders who have each selected an animal to learn about their ecosystem, how they live with other animals in their environment, and the impact by humans. Ask the speaker to focus on the animals selected by the Cub Scouts. 
  3. Confirm the date and time for the visit a few days before the visit. 
  4. Set up meeting space for Cub Scouts and speaker. 

During the meeting: 

  1. Introduce speaker. 
  2. Encourage Cub Scouts to ask questions about their specific animal and the management of that animal in the wild. Questions may include: 
    • Why is it important to have a balance between wildlife and humans? 
    • Can you have too many animals? 
    • What should I do if I find an injured wild animal? 
    • How does fire impact wildlife? 
    • Should I use supplemental feed for wildlife? 
    • What do you do to help maintain a balance? 

After the meeting: 

  1. Send a thank you note the speaker. 

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