Moose Roundup - Teacher's Guide

Episode Overview

Using helicopters and net-guns, moose wranglers capture and radio-collar moose to collect data for a four-year moose study. Note: Some of the techniques used to track and tag moose may be disturbing to younger viewers, please preview the video before using it with students. Length: 7:32 minutes

Program Objectives

Students will:
1. Explain why scientists are using net-guns and helicopters to capture moose.

2. Explain why tracking and monitoring wildlife is important for keeping wildlife populations healthy.

3. Describe the types of data scientists gather when they tag an animal.

Vocabulary

NH Standards

• Science
• Social Studies