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Shelters and Nests

Students construct shelters out of provided materials for assigned animals and test their strength. The same is done for nests with eggs in them that are dropped from a height. 

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Science Standards This Program Meets

3-5-ETS1-1 Engineering, Technology, & Applications of Science

  • Grade: 3rd Grade
  • Discipline: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
Requirements:
Define a simple design problem reflecting a need or a want that includes specified criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost
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3-5-ETS1-2 Engineering, Technology, & Applications of Science

  • Grade: 3rd Grade
  • Discipline: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
Requirements:
Generate and compare multiple possible solutions to a problem based on how well each is likely to meet the criteria and constraints of the problem.
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3-5-ETS1-3 Engineering, Technology, & Applications of Science

  • Grade: 3rd Grade
  • Discipline: Engineering, Technology, and Applications of Science
Requirements:
Plan and carry out fair tests in which variables are controlled and failure points are considered to identify aspects of a model or prototype that can be improved.
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About The Cougar Fund

The Cougar Fund is a non-profit organization based in Jackson, WY, working to increase knowledge and tolerance of large carnivores through education and outreach. Although our work is focused on wildlife, we believe that all aspects of a healthy environment and habitat are essential for their survival, and therefore offer a wide variety of programs on various ecological subjects.            

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Who We offer hands on programs and activities to children of any age, in groups of 5- 25 students.
What The Cougar Fund engages students in wildlife and habitat focused games and activities.
When We are available year round.
Where Different activities will be suitable to different locations, including outdoors, classrooms, large indoor spaces (like the gym). We can tailor the program to the space you have.
Why At The Cougar Fund we aim to put the WOW into WILDLIFE! Children are inherently attracted to animals and we take advantage of that curiosity by teaching them all about their environment and habitat using hands-on activities and games. By learning to love wildlife, we hope that in the future those same children will want to protect and preserve them, as well as the sensitive places that wildlife call home.