Project "WILD"

Project WILD's mission is to provide wildlife-based conservation and environmental education that fosters responsible actions toward wildlife and related natural resources.

The goal of Project WILD is to assist learners of any age in developing awareness, knowledge, skills and commitment to result in informed decisions, responsible behavior and constructive actions concerning wildlife and the environment upon which all life depends.

Project "WILD" Is…

• An international network of students, educators, parents, community leaders, educational administrators, and representatives of resource agencies and conservation groups.
  
  
• A supplementary, interdisciplinary, instructional program for educators of students in kindergarten through high school.
  
  
• Ideal for integration into the teaching of science, social studies, language arts, math, art, physical education, health, music, and other curriculum areas.
  
  
• Appropriate for use by classroom teachers, as well as resource specialists, naturalists, rangers, scout and youth leaders, camp counselors, and other informational educators.
  
  
• A source of innovative techniques for teaching basic skills.
  
  
• Helping to meet the national objectives of high standards for all students through activities that will engage all learning styles and learners.
  
  
• Balanced and fair, neither pro nor con on value-sensitive issues.
  
  
• Concept oriented.
  
  
• Effective methods for teaching problem solving and decision making.
  
  
• Extensively reviewed, tested, and evaluated.

For more information visit, www.projectwild.org

The Cass County SCD can assist teachers in receiving training in this field. If you would be interested in attending this program and would like the district to financially support you, fill out the application and return it to the office. The board will act on your request at their next board meeting. For more information please contact us at 701.282.2157 extension 3.

Updated 4/8/2010