Claws, Paws, & Jaws: Predator Learning Kit

Get up close and personal with some of North America's greatest animals. From the mighty Cougar to the beautiful bear and clever fox, you'll discover a world of carnivores and omnivores. Explore the terminology and study animal skulls to learn more about how each type of animal ingests its food. Accompanying student worksheets mix writing, drawing, and critical thinking skills together. This lesson will give a lot for your students to chew on! 

This package of printed resources contains 8 laminated 8.5 x 11 sheets; a lesson plan & 7 predator skull cards; plus 2 worksheets printed on heavy stock for ease and durability when photocopying (12 pages total).

No ifs, ands, or butts about it, students will love learning about the varied scats found in the wild. Investigate what carnivores, herbivores, and omnivores eat, and ultimately poop, before heading outdoors to spot (replica) scat and tracks strategically placed in an accessible outdoor environment. Accompanying wildlife cards give fun facts as well as clues to each critter's track and scat, while extension activities take learning to the next level.

This package of printed resources contains 9 laminated 8.5 x 11 sheets; a lesson plan & 7 Wildlife Cards; plus 1 worksheet printed on heavy stock for ease and durability when photocopying (19 pages total).

Don't worry educators — you don't need to know it all!

We've got the background resource you need to engage learners in discovering more about North American animals. This resource gives you the geographic range, life cycle, diet, and conservation status of six iconic species.

This package of printed resources contains 3 laminated 8.5 x 11 sheets (6 pages).

Get those kids moving with interactive field games. Students will scramble like squirrels, hunt like bears, and dash like Cougars as they take their learning from mind to body. This printed resources contains 1 laminated 8.5 x 11 sheet (2 pages).

This adult, front Black Bear track mold is made from an actual sample found in the field.

Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This scat mold is made from an actual sample collected in the field. Specimens have all been responsibly collected with the assistance and guidance of naturalists and other experts. Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This sample of an adult cougar is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This life-size, flexible Cougar track replica offers the feel of “real” Mountain Lion paws. Accurately cast from museum specimens, they show every skin fold, fur tuft, and claw.

We will provide the front OR hind track, depending on availability.

This scat mold is made from an actual sample collected in the field. Specimens have all been responsibly collected with the assistance and guidance of naturalists and other experts. Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This track mold is made from an actual sample of a juvenile wolf track (front paw) found in the field.

Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This scat mold is made from an actual sample collected in the field. Specimens have all been responsibly collected with the assistance and guidance of naturalists and other experts. Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This scat mold is made from an actual sample collected in the field. Specimens have all been responsibly collected with the assistance and guidance of naturalists and other experts. Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This adult track mold (front paw) of a Red Fox is made from an actual sample found in the field.

Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This scat mold is made from an actual sample collected in the field. Specimens have all been responsibly collected with the assistance and guidance of naturalists and other experts. Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This adult Bobcat track mold is made from an actual sample found in the field.

Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

Includes both front and hind tracks.

This scat mold is made from an actual sample collected in the field. Specimens have all been responsibly collected with the assistance and guidance of naturalists and other experts. Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

This scat mold is made from an actual sample collected in the field. Specimens have all been responsibly collected with the assistance and guidance of naturalists and other experts. Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.

Our clipboards are durable, weatherproof, and made from recycled plastic!

This easy-to-write-on surface provides a simple option for turning the outdoors into your classroom. :)

"The plastic clipboards are a game changer for outdoor ed." – Teacher, Southeast Kootenay School District 5

These lightweight & affordable backpacks allow learners to store & transport their outdoor learning equipment & resources. The size of main pouch is 45cm high x 32.5cm wide x 25cm deep. Straps can be manually adjusted for length. They are suitable for grades 3+ (including teachers!) but can be adjusted to make shorter for younger/smaller students.

This adult track mold (front paw) of a Coyote is made from an actual sample found in the field.

Each sample is carefully preserved to be made into this high-quality, durable replica. Each one will provide years of learning opportunities for hundreds of learners.