Wildlife Mascots
Synopsis
This guide shows how schools can use a wildlife mascot, or a similar local native species, as a tool for student-led learning and action around wildlife, habitat, and environmental stewardship.
Students can create a schoolyard habitat, clean up litter, share mascot fun facts during morning announcements, design school T-shirts, and brainstorm everyday actions to protect local wildlife.
This guide also profiles popular mascots, including the bald eagle, mountain lion, grizzly bear, gray wolf, and great white shark, with fun facts and leadership traits for each.
Teaching Materials
Differentiation:
If your school doesn't have a mascot that would work for these activities, consider selecting a class mascot for the year.
Have young students draw and label the habitat their mascot needs to survive.
Climate Change Connections:
Have students research the threats their mascot faces due to climate change and present solutions.
Extensions:
The guide includes information for an Eco-Schools U.S. Certification.
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