TeachersHall library › Social Studies

Wildlife in your BackyardSocial Studies · Middle School Social Studies · Grades 6–8Lesson plan

How can people and wildlife live safely with one another? Objective In this activity, students will: 1. Discuss issues they or others have had with wildlife. 2. Research a local animal. 3. Describe how to keep pets, livestock and people safe from potential dangers. 4. Describe how to keep wild animals safe from people. 5. Build a model enclosure or receptacle that would effectively prevent wildlife from entering OR create a poster display to showcasing safe practices for living with wildlife. Background Floridians have adapted to live with a number of natural hazards including hurricanes, ligh Duration: 60 Minutes.

From National Park Service · Public domain (US Gov) · original source

More Social Studies for grades 6–8