Kill to Survive -
Hide to Stay Alive
A WebQuest for 10th - 12th Grade
Agscience1A and Hunter Education
Introduction | Tasks | Process | Evaluation
Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Advice
Introduction:
You are now a wildlife management park ranger. You know from past hunting experience with a skilled woodsman that game numbers are attacked every year by animals higher on the food chain in the woods. What differences exist between the Roadrunner and Wil-e-coyote and true to life wild predators? How many predator species are in your hunting area? What are the best ways for you to control them to benefit all of the parties involved? This WebQuest will help you gain some further understanding about the predators in your area as well as introduce some other predators from around the world.
The Tasks:
As you navigate through this webquest, here are a few abilities on which you should focus.
- Be able to distinguish and label predators and prey from a general list combining each,
- Be able to name some predators that are native to TN,
- Describe in detail the different appearances that each species exhibits within itself,
- Be able to match the predator with the appropriate prey,
- List specific methods for proper predator population control,
- Be able to sketch predators in pursuit or their prey in the wild.
The Process:
To accomplish The Tasks (above), visit these sites to gather the appropriate information. Watch every small detail in the animals' color and background in order to familiarize yourself with them and their environment.1. Fictional chases on Looney Tunes TV shows never allow us to see WIL-E-COYOTE catching the ROADRUNNER. Notice the humorous way he injures himself while the roadrunner laughs. In reality, catching dinner is this difficult. However, the games here remain unrealistic by never letting WIL-E or you succeed in catching your next meal. So only give catching the roadrunner game a try. Good Luck!
2. Take the problem of extinction with you to this Comparison Quiz. It will help you to learn more about the prey sought by the predator. It will also demonstrate to you why predator extinction would be as much of a problem as prey extinction would.
3. How much do you know about African predators? Enjoy the diversity of animals in this quiz. Notice the different elements in their environment. Be able to theorize why they thrive in such surroundings.
4. Observe real Predator Hunt Photos for yourself. Pay attention to the color difference in the same species. Develop some ideas on why over control is a poor extreme response to be avoided. Maximize these pictures in order to see them in close detail recognizing coloration patterns and other individual traits.
5. Here are some General Predator Species. Did you ever see them as predators before now? Check out the growing list of prey for all of them. This site will help you understand more about where these animals fit on the food chain in the wild. Record your score from this quiz for future reference.
The Evaluation:
