Large Animal Science

Wildlife Management

Fall 2016 Syllabus

TEACHER = Miss SambsCLASS TIME = 1st Hour

CLASS LENGTH = 1 SemesterE-MAIL =

HOURS TEACHER IS AVAILABLE for student work time:

I have prep 3rd Hour and am available during CaAT time: I usually arrive to school by 7:15 a.m. and leave after 3:30 p.m. If you need help, please stop in and see me. As your teacher, I want you to do well in this class. If you need help, please ask!

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

• Enjoy the outdoors? Take a walk on the wild side and learn about some of those critters that come out and prowl in the night! This class explores hunting the whitetail deer, game management, endangered wildlife, and a variety of wildlife species and their habitats. A taxidermy unit is a highlight of the class, as students could mount ducks, pheasants, squirrels, raccoons, and other legal species. Waterfowl and wetland management are discussed, as well as fish management, forestry, hunting safety, and small and large game mammals. Students generally have an area that they excel in and this is an opportunity to earn a grade by teaching a unit to the class (hunting, fishing, trapping, etc.).

TEXTBOOK:

• There is no textbook for this class
• Handouts and pamphlets from various sources.

MATERIALS NEEDED:

• You are required to bring the necessary materials to class- Notebook and pencils every day.
• A fish or squirrel (To be determined) for a taxidermy unit.
• Fishing Pole Project Money

COURSE CONTENT:

A. Labs – will be conducted and be directly related to classroom materials.

B. Notes & Handouts – keep all notes and handouts in a folder or binder (a 3-ring binder is recommended).

C. Assignments – will be given periodically from the textbook, lab work and other sources. Point values will vary at the teacher’s discretion.

D. Quizzes – may be given with or without notice and will vary from 10 to 50 points.

E. Field Trips – will be included if they can be arranged.

F. Speakers – from area businesses will be invited to class.

G. Topics of Instruction

1. Careers in Wildlife
2. Introduction to Wildlife Conservation
3. Survival Techniques
4. Wildlife Habitat /Environment/ Ecosystems
5. Hunting Ethics
6. Large & Small Mammals
7. Fish: Freshwater and Marine
8. Small Mammals

ATTENDANCE:

Attendance will be monitored and discipline for tardiness will be enforced according to school rules. If you aren’t in the room, you’re tardy…you are accountable for your actions.

LATE WORK:

Late work will be penalized 50% and is due the next day or it will become a zero. The only exceptions will be for sickness provided you have made arrangements with the teacher.

If you are absent and the absence is excused, you will have two days to make up the missed work. If there at the time no arrangements have been made, or the absence is unexcused, a zero will be recorded for that day’s assignment. No late assignments will be taken. Getting assignments that were missed while absent, is the responsibility of the student, not the teacher. Make sure you have everything taken care of so at the end of the quarter you aren’t shocked!

GRADING

Scores received from assignments, tests, quizzes, lab activities, as well as classroom participation and conduct will determine grades. Grades are determined as a percentage of the total points during the quarter, semester grades are weighted at 45% 1st quarter, 45% 2nd Quarter, 10% Semester Exam/Project

Johnson Creek High School Grading Scale

CLASS CONDUCT- RULES & EXPECTATIONS

See attached sheet for details of Class Conduct, Rules & Expectations. If a student chooses to break a rule, the following consequences will be enforced:

Level 1-2: Verbal Warning- ODR Check Mark

Level 3:ODR Given to Office-

Severe disruption:SENT IMMEDIATELY TO THE OFFICE, ODR FORM COMPLETED, & YOUR PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED