Wild Washington Program
To provide support for learners in Washington, we are offering a new service for the 2020-21 school year: wildlife-themed curriculum for elementary, middle school, and high school students.
Wild Washington lessons incorporate disciplines ranging from math and science to art and literature. Lessons align with the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction’s state and national environmental and sustainability learning standards. See the table below for a schedule of when lessons will be available for each age group.
Wild Washington lessons have modifications embedded for distance learning, and are also developed for educators to use in a classroom setting.
Wild Washington LIVE!
The Wild Washington Program hosts online events periodically throughout the school year. Check WDFW's event calendar or Facebook page for more details. Visit WDFW's YouTube channel to watch recorded Wild Washington LIVE! events.
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Lesson plan schedule
3rd - 5th |
6th - 8th |
9th - 12th |
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Sept. 25 |
Oct. 9 |
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Oct. 16 |
Oct. 23 |
Nov. 13 |
Oct. 30 |
Nov. 6 |
Jan. 8 |
Nov. 20 |
Dec. 4 |
Feb. 12 |
Dec. 11 |
Dec. 18 |
April 2 |
Jan. 15 |
Jan. 22 |
April 16 Funding Conservation |
Jan. 29 |
Feb. 5 |
May 7 Wildlife Disease |
Feb. 19 |
Feb. 26 |
May 21 |
March 5 |
March 12 |
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March 19 |
April 23 Aquatic Invasive Species |
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April 9 |
May 14
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April 30 Herps in Washington |
June 4 |
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May 28 |
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Wild Washington Lessons
3rd - 5th grade lessons
Lessons will introduce learners to relevant ecological and wildlife-based issues throughout the state. The interactive activities and lesson plans aim to increase problem-solving and critical thinking skills in a variety of disciplines.
6th - 8th grade lessons
Lessons build on 3-5th grade concepts and introduce students to careers involving natural sciences. Decision making and collaboration are key social themes as students prepare themselves for high school.
9th - 12th grade lessons
Lessons focus on teaching students knowledge and skills that can be applied to careers in the natural sciences. Students will focus on sustainability in fish and wildlife. They will apply skills in civics to solve problems facing the natural resource industry and balance community interests.