“Thank you for helping me remember why I teach.”
— Elementary Teacher
When we teach about things that matter and things we are naturally connected to, like wildlife and the world around us, learning becomes more meaningful. When we pair that learning with creativity, curiosity, and art, students have new ways to explore ideas, make connections, and express what they know. And when we help students see that their ideas and their voices matter, we give them the opportunity to become part of something bigger. Our resources are designed to create the kind of learning that reminds us why we teach.
These free, educator-created resources are designed to help teachers bring wildlife into the classroom through creativity. Each lesson uses art as a bridge to learning about animals, habitats, and conservation, empowering students to care about wildlife not just as something they study, but as something they feel connected to.
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The Red Wolf Curriculum uses art-based activities to help students learn about red wolves, their ecosystems, and the challenges they face. Through creativity and observation, students build empathy and a deeper understanding of this critically endangered species. This curriculum is perfect for 3-5 grade students, but can easily be adapted with scaffolding for younger students as well.
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The Monarch Curriculum uses art-based activities to help students learn about monarch butterflies, their life cycle, migration, and the challenges they face. Through creativity and observation, students build empathy and a deeper understanding of this iconic species. This curriculum is ideal for K-2 grade students.
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The North Carolina Wildlife Corridor is pleased to present a fun and engaging curriculum for middle school students, educators, and communities! Your students will learn about habitat fragmentation, wildlife crossings and connectivity, the species in North Carolina who are most impacted by habitat fragmentation, existing crossing structures, and more!
