K-12 Resources

Use in or out of the classroom.

Habitats of North Dakota

Habitats of North Dakota materials were developed to promote the teaching and learning about wildlife conservation and resource management.  These five Habitats of North Dakota texts include Wetlands, Prairie, Badlands, Woodlands, and Riparian. Each of the texts is illustrated and greatly enhanced with full-color photographs provided by the North Dakota Game and Fish Department.

Comprehension and critical thinking questions are incorporated throughout each of the five texts, and each unit also includes vocabulary and reference sections.

A Teacher Resource Guide (TRG) is also available to accompany the five Habitats of North Dakota and includes a variety of worksheets, assessments, maps, illustrations, and other suggested activities for the units.

For more information on the Habitats of North Dakota Program contact Sherry Niesar at (701) 222-8940 or ndgf@nd.gov

Wildlife of North Dakota Trunk

This trunk comes complete with skins, skulls, feet and other parts of wildlife found in North Dakota.  The truck also contains a curriculum to use in your classroom.  All specimens are labeled!

Hooked on Fishing

This program is designed to teach students the value of fishing as a positive activity that they can pursue throughout their lifetime.  The curriculum contains not only angling techniques, but biology of fish and their habitat.  This program works well when team taught with life science and physical education.

National Archery in the Schools Program (NASP)

NASP is a two-week physical education program designed to teach the fundamentals of archery in grades 4-12. Archery is a completely safe activity where girls, boys, athletes and non athletes all compete on a level playing field. The program can be taught indoors or outdoors, and can be translated into compelling subject matter for math, science and history teachers. Many schools have also started after-school and summer programs and formed teams which compete in local, state and national tournaments. In just a few short years, NASP has spread throughout the country into 47 states, and schools involved in the program have documented an increase in attendance, heightened self-esteem, and improved academic performance when the program is offered.

The cost of the start-up kit is approximately $3000 and includes: 12 compound bows, arrows, targets, safety net, arrow holders, bow holders and personal safety equipment. The bows were designed by a leading archery manufacturer specifically for this program to be used by students of all sizes with no adjustments.

The North Dakota Game and Fish Department supports this program and offers grants to get your school started. Additional financial assistance may be available through local wildlife organizations or national conservation organizations.

The Whale

The whale is inflated with a standard box fan and is used to teach the importance of all wildlife.  Educators can use the integrated curriculum that comes with the whale to teach math, science, language arts, social studies and art.

Birding Backpack

The backpack contains 5 sets of binoculars and birding guides for birds seen in North Dakota.  This is a good resource for educators teaching a field biology course.

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