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Stories in the Wild: Animal Tracks & Signs Resource Kit

Original price was: $156.00.Current price is: $137.00.

This comprehensive resource package creates the perfect framework for storytelling, investigation, imagination, and FUN — all found in nearby nature.

Students learn so much through investigation and play. When you can’t find tracks and signs outdoors, this interactive ground sheet brings wildlife stories to life wherever you are! With supporting lesson plans, activities and games as well as a handy teacher backgrounder, you will be ready to take your students on a learning journey in, and out, of the classroom. It is suitable for both urban and rural school settings.

This includes animals prevalent across different parts of North America, including:

  1. American Crow
  2. Red Squirrel
  3. Deer Mouse
  4. Barred Owl
  5. Coyote
  6. Lynx
  7. Mule Deer
  8. Snowshoe Hare

Stories in the Wild was made by educators for educators. Accompanying resources include background information on identifying tracks and signs, learning about different movement patterns and gait, interactive storytelling, and handy laminated animal photo cards.

This was created by the amazing educators at Wildsight! Sign-up for updates on their education resources.


Animal Tracks & Signs Ground Sheet

When you can't find tracks and signs outdoors, this interactive sheet brings wildlife stories to life wherever you are!

This sheet includes tracks of animals prevalent across different parts of North America.

Dimensions are: 90" x 60" / 230cm x 150cm

This eco-friendly wrinkle-free fabric polyester ground sheet is made of 100% machine-washable polyester. This is durable and fade-resistant and 100% hypoallergenic. The printing process is also eco-solvent. Most ink solvents are harsh and use powerful chemicals which can leave harmful traces. Eco-solvent printing processes use all-natural, biodegradable solvents. This also has WR and UV qualities, ensuring that this remains intact despite exposure to the elements. 

In stock (can be backordered)

Animal Tracks & Signs Lesson Plan (digital download)

Lesson plans, activities, games, & resources emailed out to you to download (please do not reproduce)

6 pages.

Animal Tracks & Signs Lesson Plan (hard copy)

Lesson plans, activities, games, & resources mailed out to you with this kit as a laminated, weather-proof booklet

Six pages. Printed on 100% recycled paper.

In stock (can be backordered)

Animal Tracks & Signs Gait Information

Gait is the unique pattern of limb movement that animals (including humans) use while moving. Different types of gaits leave different track patterns in the snow or mud.

This includes a three-page background information sheet on gaits, and a gait game!

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Animal Tracks & Signs Information Cards

Eight information cards to help learners grow their understanding of these amazing animals!

In stock (can be backordered)

Basic Backpack (made from recycled pop bottles!)

These lightweight & affordable backpacks allow each student 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.

Care Instructions: Hand wash in cold water with like colors. Hang or lay flat to dry only. Do not machine wash, do not machine / tumble dry. Do not bleach.

Ethical Elements: Made from recycled pop bottles, and sourced for a socially ethical supplier. Read more about our ethical policies & practices.

The Inside Scoop: After looking at dozens of options, this one rose to the surface as one that was affordable, modelled sustainable practices, fit a variety of ages, and have an adequate volume. And we were very pleased to work with a company that has very high ethical standards to source this!

Are your Basic Backpack straps a little long for the little ones? Never fear! The straps are incredibly easy to adjust! Watch how below!

 

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