Wolves are a remarkably adaptable, highly intelligent, sociable group of mammals, inhabiting a variety of ecosystems from mountainous terrains in Switzerland to lush forests in China and even arctic tundras in northern Alaska. Renowned for their “wolf packs,” wolves live in structured groups, cooperating and collaborating to hunt more efficiently, raise their young, and protect themselves and their territory from dangerous predators.
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In our five-day unit plan, designed specifically for elementary-aged children, students will delve deeper into the mysterious yet fascinating world of wolves, unique members of our beloved canine family. Students will explore where wolves live, their carnivorous diets and abilities to hunt large mammals, their family structures, physical characteristics of wolves, and how they are portrayed in fairy tales and legends. Included in the unit plan are a week’s worth of engaging daily lesson plans, printable instructional materials, downloadable worksheets, graphic organizers, comprehension questions, writing templates, vocabulary activities, and more!
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