- Arcadia
Course Description: Introduction to Natural Resources is a class that looks at how we manage our environment and the local species of plants and animals in our area. Wildlife topics include species identification, population management, carrying capacity, trophy management, measuring and recording, and career opportunities in game management. Additional topics in water include the study of the hydrologic cycle, Wisconsin aquifers, possible contaminants through various land uses, and problem resolution and management, career opportunities and water quality. Forestry topics include career opportunities, tree identification, measurement of land and forest products, land description, nursery management, propagation, site selection, harvesting procedures, equipment and safety practices, marketing, multiple-use concept, forest laws and policies. Hands-on activities include: tree identification, wildlife tracking labs, Boone & Crockett scoring, water testing, fish identification, pond evaluation, fish harvesting, and trapping. Field trips include wildlife management sites and local outdoor recreation sites.
Credit: 0.5
Length: (1) Trimester
Grade Level: 9, 10, 11
Prerequisite: None
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