In Print: ‘Wildlife Science Education for Grades 3-12’

Publication title

Wildlife Science Education for Grades 3-12

Purdue author

Natalie Carroll

Authors

Natalie Carroll

Theodore Leuenberger

Katherine Leuenberger

Publisher

Purdue University Press

Publication date

July 2025

About the book (from the publisher)

“Wildlife Science Education for Grades 3-12” guides and encourages youth to learn about the wildlife around them. The first section introduces the basic wildlife groups to youth in upper elementary school using hands-on and other activity-based learning techniques. Young learners will understand the similarities and differences between mammals, birds, fish and herptiles. The activities for middle schoolers expand the study to interactions within and between them. The lessons for high school students are based on topics of importance to homeowners, residents of a watershed, food and fiber producers (farmers), mayors, teachers, and policymakers. This section delves deeper into the study of wildlife and will help prepare students to study these topics at the college or university level. This final section is intended for adults who work with youth. It includes suggestions about instructing youth, next-generation science standards and answers to questions asked in sections 1-3.

About the Purdue author

Natalie Carroll is a professor of agricultural sciences education and communication and holds a teaching appointment in agricultural and biological engineering. Her area of expertise is informal youth education in natural resources and the environment. Carroll received the Christian J. Foster Award for contributions to K-12 science, technology, engineering and math education from Purdue in 2016 and has served either as an investigator or collaborator on grants totaling more than $38 million.

About the In Print series

To celebrate our faculty’s excellence in scholarship, Purdue Today’s weekly book series highlights faculty expertise across diverse subjects and disciplines. Find out more about the Purdue University Books Initiative and how to suggest a book for the In Print series on the Office of the Provost website.