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Teacher’s Guide: Episode 2

Moose Roundup

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.
  • Pre-Viewing Activities

Ask the students to list the ways scientists learn about wildlife.

  • Post-Viewing Activities
  1. Discuss why net-gunning was used to capture moose. Did the technique bother any students? If so, why? This might lead to a broader discussion of wildlife studies and how animals might be temporarily traumatized for a greater good.
  2. Media Literacy: Discuss how music was used in this segment to enhance the drama.
Image Caption: The largest populations of moose in New Hampshire are found in the Great North Woods.

Vocabulary

General Vocabulary

  • Projectile
  • Peripherally
  • Feint of heart
  • Hobble
  • Unscathed
Science Vocabulary

  • Radio collaring
  • Net gunning
  • Muggers
  • Respiration
  • Tranquilizing
  • Fecal samples
  • Parasites
  • Global positioning system
  • Vocalizing
Moose Round Up Teacher’s Guide Quiz

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