Wildlife, Fisheries & Ecology Mgt. M

Unit(s): 

Career Exploration in the Agricultural/Wildlife Industry

Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE)

The History and Importance of Wildlife Management

Unit(s): 

Ecological Aspects of Wildlife Management

Wildlife Utilization

Unit(s): 

Ecological Principles

Map Skills

Unit(s): 

Habitat Appraisal

Aquaculture

Unit 1: Career Exploration in the Agricultural/Wildlife Industry - 1 week

Students will learn about careers in various areas in the wildlife industry, the personal skills needed to obtain one of these jobs and how skills needed for success have changed over time. Students will understand the importance of time management, the importance of effective communication and appropriate interaction in the workplace as well as understand the importance of a first impression. 

Unit 2: Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) 2 weeks

This unit, students will be able to define and describe Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) programs. Students will be able to explain how SAE’s are a vital part of the Agriculture Education Program by participating in local CTSO activities such as FFA as well as engaging in a required SAE project. Students will be able to identify key partners in developing a successful SAE. Through involvement in an SAE, students will learn expected workplace behavior, develop specific skills within the industry, and will be given the opportunity to apply academic and occupational skills in the workplace. 

Unit 3: The History and Importance of Wildlife Management - 5 weeks

In this introductory unit, students will learn how wildlife management as we know it today has evolved during the past 75-100 years. This unit focuses on wildlife management and how it is used to conserve, preserve and manage wildlife. The importance and benefits will be discussed as well as different laws and agencies concerning wildlife management.

Unit 4: Ecological Aspects of Wildlife Management 4 weeks

Students will identify and learn techniques used to identify characteristics of various wildlife species. The environment/habitat in which the animals live is also discussed.  Students will gain a basic understanding of wildlife disease and parasites. Students will revisit the four basic needs of a habitat: food, water, cover and space and be able to discuss the importance of habitat and food plot management. 

Unit 5: Wildlife Utilization - 5 weeks

It is important for students to understand how human actions will affect the wellbeing of the wildlife population. This unit focuses on wildlife legislation, regulations and commerce, and conserving endangered species. Students will also learn the importance of recreational and safety laws. At the end of this unit students will recognize that with proper management, we can conserve wildlife and simultaneously benefit the sportsman.

Fall CCA

Unit 6: Ecological Principles - 6 weeks

This unit introduces the students to types of ecosystems, the energy flow within an ecological system and food webs. Ecological succession and the various ways in which monitoring and sustaining ecosystems is also presented in this unit. 

Unit 7: Map Skills - 3 weeks

This unit focuses on different types of maps and surveys available and students will learn to interpret their meaning. Students will learn to demonstrate map scale and actual size, evaluate elevations and terrain features from topographic maps and locate and interpret images on a map. Mapping technology such as Geographical Information Systems (GIS) and Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are also discussed.

Unit 8: Habitat Appraisal - 6 weeks

Students will be presented with various tools to assist them with understanding wildlife management practices. Students will be able to explain the correct actions and strategies to be employed in various management situations. 

Unit 9: Aquaculture - 2 weeks

Students will explore the aquaculture industries and various ways in which it operates. The students will also identify various methods of aquaculture management. 

Spring CCA

Required Project:

Personal Skills

Required Project:

Symptoms and Treatments

Required Project:

Public vs Private Land

Required Project:

Aquaculture Origins

Additional Activities:

Resume and cover letter

with a job description and to participate in a mock job interview

Additional Activities: 

1 Wildlife Law

Additional Activities:

2

Cycle 1: 

-Professionalism

-Ethics

127.15(1)(A)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(K)

127.15(1)(L)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 2: 

-Teamwork

-Problem Solving

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(I)

Cycle 3:

-Self Management Skill

-Conflict Resolution

-Leadership

127.15(1)(B)

127.15(1)(D)

127.15(1)(E)

127.15(1)(F)

127.15(1)(G)

127.15(1)(H)

127.15(1)(I)

127.15(1)(J)

127.15(1)(M)

Cycle 4:

Communication Skills

127.15(1)(C)