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Bird Migration | UNTAMED | Wildlife Center of Virginia
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Learn about migration, the seasonal movement of animals from one location to another. Join the Center staff and migratory bird experts as they explain why birds migrate, and the dangers that they may face along their journeys. Learn how to help migrating birds and why we should be concerned about more than just our own backyards.

Subject:
Career Connections
Living Systems and Processes
STEM/STEAM
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Activity/Lab
Reading
Visual Media
Author:
Trish Reed
Date Added:
09/23/2020
The Case for Indoor Cats | UNTAMED | Wildlife Center of Virginia
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Learn the reasons why keeping cats—domestic pets—indoors is better for wildlife, the cats themselves, and human health. Outdoor cats cause significant problems for wildlife and the environment; these cats also have shorter lifespans and are subjected to many more dangers than their indoor counterparts. Join Center staff, health experts, and a cat behaviorist to learn how we can fix this human-caused issue and keep wildlife, cats, and the environment safer.

Subject:
Career Connections
Living Systems and Processes
STEM/STEAM
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Activity/Lab
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Visual Media
Author:
Trish Reed
Date Added:
09/23/2020
Emerging Wildlife Diseases | UNTAMED
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Learn about where diseases come from. How are they spread? This episode examines a variety of emerging wildlife diseases, with an emphasis on the One Health concept. While some disease outbreaks may be “natural”, human behaviors and influences are adding additional pressure on wildlife and the landscape, and in the end, all of us – humans, wildlife, and the environment – are affected. Learn more about the field of emerging wildlife diseases and the continually evolving research on what those diseases tell us.  

Subject:
Career Connections
Health and Medical Sciences
Living Systems and Processes
STEM/STEAM
Material Type:
Activity/Lab
Lesson
Visual Media
Author:
Trish Reed
Date Added:
05/26/2021
Infectious Disease Group Project
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There are 3 parts to this project:How group works togetherA Google SiteA skit This is how it will work:Each group picks the name of an infectious disease at random.Group will designate the following roles: a doctor, a nurse, a scribe, and a patient. If you have a 5th member they can be a specialist.

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Cross-Curricular
Health/Physical Education
Living Systems and Processes
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Activity/Lab
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Lesson
Lesson Plan
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Student Guide
Author:
Bridget Mariano
Jenn Vedder
Date Added:
03/29/2021
One Health | UNTAMED | Wildlife Rehabilitation Careers
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 Learn the meaning of "One Health." One Health is a concept that connects the health of animals, people, and the environment. Each aspect is equal, important, and delicately intertwined. In this episode, Wildlife Center veterinary and rehabilitation staff, along with public health officials, explain One Health concepts and challenges and highlight how we can work together for the optimal health of all. 

Subject:
CTE
Career Connections
Cross-Curricular
STEM/STEAM
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Activity/Lab
Lesson
Reading
Teaching/Learning Strategy
Visual Media
Author:
Trish Reed
Date Added:
09/17/2020