Ever wanted to learn how to track wolves? In this activity, middle school learners join wolf biologist and master tracker Gabe Spence in his work tracking wolves. First, they learn how to find and identify wolf tracks from other animal tracks. Next they learn about how wolves move (called a gait). The activity ends with students looking for wolf tracks in their local outdoor space in small groups.
This activity uses writing, mapping, observational, and investigative skills. The activity is best done in areas where wolves are found; however, if you do not live in, or are unable to travel to wolf country, you can modify parts of the activity to include animals in your area.
Wrap up Wolf Awareness Week 2021 with an activity on how to track wolves.