Lyne M. Motylinski, TIES, 2665 Long Lake Road, Suite 250, Roseville, MN 55113, USA

There are many myths and truths held by humans concerning wolves. This Internet curriculum project for K-4 grades explores how these myths have evolved and why humans play an important role in the future of the wolf. Students visit with wolf experts who will share some of the critical issues surrounding this endangered animal. Participants will learn about wolf communication, the predator prey relationship, and the structure of a wolf pack.

Students also explore how literature describes the wolf and compare it to know facts. Online experts such as Peg Callahan from Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake, MN, Andrea Lorek Strauss from the International Wolf Center in Ely, MN, and Doug Smith from the Wolf Project in Yellowstone National Park will be on hand throughout the project to help provide content and answer student questions. The project starts its third year in October 1999. This project is unique in that it is available at two different times during the year with a different focus each time. Part one starts in October of 1999 and has lessons and activities focusing on state and national standards in math and science. Part two starts in February of 2000 and uses wolves as a theme in literature to help students meet state and national standards in the Language Arts area.

The web site and supporting resources are available to students and teachers from the October 4,1999 until the end March.