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Round Edge: Lions, Tigers and Bears! (Mammalogy)

I. Introduction:

Lesson 1: Mammal IntroductionLearning Objectives:• Learn the characteristics of mammals• Learn about the major mammal classificationsLesson 2: Mammal Projects Learning Objective:• Learn about your projectsLesson 3: How to Track & Read Mammal Signs Part 1Learning Objectives:• Learn how to track animals • Learn how to identify an animal track• Learn how animals walk • Learn how to measure animal tracksLesson 4: How to Track & Read Mammal Signs Part 2Learning Objective:• Learn how to track mammal footprints in the snowLesson 5: Project 1: Mammal Observation & Classification Part 1Learning Objective:• Observe and classify animal specimens in the field

II. Marsupials

Lesson 6: Observing KangaroosLearning Objectives:• Learn how kangaroos hop• Learn about the structure and design of kangaroo pouches• Learn about kangaroo species• Learn about kangaroo reproductionLesson 7: Observing Wombats Learning Objectives: • Learn wombat characteristics and behavior• Learn how wombats communicate and defend themselvesLesson 8: Observing Tasmanian DevilsLearning Objectives: • Learn Tasmanian devil characteristics and behavior • Learn about devil facial tumor disease and treatment

III. Monotremes

Lesson 9: Observing Duck-billed Platypuses & Echidnas Learning Objectives: • Learn the behavior of egg-laying mammals• Learn the secret of the platypus duck bill • Learn about the fearsome Echidna tongue

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Lesson 10: Project 1: Mammal Observation & Classification Part 2Learning Objective: • Observe and classify mammal specimens in the field

IV. Placentals

Lesson 11: Observing ChimpanzeesLearning Objectives:• Learn how chimps hunt • Learn how chimps communicate • Learn how chimps tradeLesson 12: Observing OrangutansLearning Objectives: • Learn about orangutan characteristics• Learn about orangutan behaviorLesson 13: Primates: Observing GorillasLearning Objectives:• Learn gorilla characteristics and behavior• Learn how gorillas live together• Learn how to survive a gorilla attackLesson 14: Observing Baboons Learning Objectives:• Learn about baboon characteristics • Learn about baboon behavior Lesson 15: Project 2: Mammal Life History ReportLearning Objectives:• Learn about a mammal in your geographic area• Conduct in-depth researchLesson 16: Observing LionsLearning Objectives:• Learn lion characteristics and behavior • Learn how lions hunt• Learn about lion taming Lesson 17: Observing TigersLearning Objectives:• Learn tiger characteristics and behavior • Learn how tigers hunt • Learn how professionals care for tigersLesson 18: Observing JaguarsLearning Objectives:• Learn jaguar characters and behavior • Learn how jaguars hunt • Identify jaguar tracks Lesson 19: Observing LeopardsLearning Objectives:• Learn about leopard characteristics • Learn about leopard behaviorLesson 20: Observing CheetahsLearning Objectives:

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• Learn how cheetahs are designed for speed • Learn how cheetahs hunt• Learn how cheetahs protect their youngLesson 21: Observing ElephantsLearning Objectives: • Learn about elephant characteristics• Learn about elephant behavior Lesson 22: Observing Rhinos Learning Objectives:• Learn about rhino characteristics • Learn about rhino behavior Lesson 23: Observing Horses: Hot-Bloods Learning Objectives: • Learn what hot-blooded horses are like• Learn about peace horses or thoroughbreds• Learn about horse behavior • Learn how to check a horse’s health Lesson 24: Observing Horses: Cold-Bloods Learning Objectives:• Learn about draft horses• Learn about a modern “warhorse” Lesson 25: How to Ride a Horse Learning Objectives:• Learn how to grow a horse• Learn how to saddle and bridle a horse• Learn how to sit on and use your legs to communicate with a horse Lesson 26: Project 3: Mammal Tracking Pit Part 1Learning Objectives:• Learn how to make an animal tracking pit • Learn how to bait the pit Lesson 27: Project 3: Mammal Tracking Pit Part 2Learning Objectives:• Identify mammal tracks on tracking pit • Learn how to preserve mammal tracks Lesson 28: Observing Brown Bears Learning Objectives:• Learn about brown bear characteristics• Learn about bear behavior Lesson 29: Observing Polar Bears Learning Objectives:• Learn about polar bear characteristics • Learn how polar bears hunt• Learn about polar bear behavior Lesson 30: Project 4: Prepare Study Skin Learning Objectives:• Learn how study skins are prepared• Prepare study skin

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*Daniel in the Lions’ Den (1614-1616) by Peter Paul Rubens

So the king gave the order, and they brought Daniel and threw him into the lions’ den. The king said to Daniel, “May your God, whom you serve continually, rescue you!” A stone was brought and placed over the mouth of the den. The king sealed it with his own signet ring and with the signet rings of his nobles, so that nothing in regard to Daniel could be changed. Then the king went to his palace and spent the night fasting. No diversions were brought to him, and he could not sleep.

At the first light of dawn the king got up and hurried to the lions’ den. When he reached the den, he cried out in anguish to Daniel. “Daniel, servant of the living God,” the king said, “has your God whom you serve continually been able to rescue you from the lions?”

Then Daniel spoke with the king: “May the king live forever. My God sent His angel and shut the lions’ mouths. They haven’t hurt me, for I was found innocent before Him. Also, I have not committed a crime against you my king.” Daniel 6:16-21

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