Wilderness Investigations

Wilderness Investigations is a wilderness-focused curriculum that includes classroom, field, and family components. This place-based, standards-correlated curriculum includes hands-on activities and service learning opportunities. Topics are focused on key elements of the Wilderness Act of 1964. Wilderness Investigations is subject-integrated and geared mainly to grades 3-4, 5-8 and high school. WI topics are focused on key elements of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and include classroom, field, and family components. Every WI investigation includes project-based/hands-on activities, and many lead to service learning opportunities. WI areas of focus include investigations under the following headings:

• Preservation and Protection in their Natural Condition (Essential Question: "What is wilderness?")
• For the American People of Present and Future Generations (Essential Question: "Is every citizen a wilderness shareholder?")
• Outstanding Opportunities (Essential Question: "What experiences are included in the wilderness suite of values?")
• Preservation of their Wilderness Character (Essential Question: "Does wilderness have value if I never go there?")
• Our Wilderness Heritage (Essential Question: "How can I be part of our country's wilderness heritage?")

Wilderness Investigations Toolkit for Grades 3-4

• Cover page
• Introduction
• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3
• Module 4
• Module 5
• Appendix
• My Wild Places Journal
• Montana Only

Wilderness Investigations Toolkit for Grades 5-8

• Module 1
• Module 2
• Module 3
• Module 4
• Module 5
• Appendix

Wilderness Investigations Toolkit for High School

• Cover
• Inside Cover
• Introduction
• Table of Contents
• Section 1 Cover
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 1
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 2 Option 1
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 2 Option 2A
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 2 Option 2B
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 2 Option 3
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 3
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 4
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 5
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 6
• Wilderness 101 Lesson 7
• Self-Guided Study Guide 1 Wild by Law
• Self-guided Study Guide 2 American Values
• Section 2 Cover
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 1
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 2
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 3
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 4
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 5
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 6
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 7
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 8
• Wilderness Applications Lesson 9
• Section 3 Cover
• Wilderness Hero 1
• Wilderness Hero 2
• Wilderness Hero 3
• Wilderness Hero 4
• Wilderness Hero 5
• Wilderness Hero 6
• Wilderness Hero 7
• Wilderness Hero 8
• Wilderness Hero Biography Template
• Section 4 Cover
• Wilderness Profile 1
• Wilderness Profile 2
• Wilderness Profile 3
• Wilderness Profile 4
• Wilderness Profile 5
• Wilderness Profile 6
• Wilderness Profile 7
• Wilderness Profile 8
• Appendix Cover
• Appendix - Wilderness Cone of Experience
• Appendix - Tips for Taking Students into the Field
• Appendix - Wilderness Act
• Appendix - Wild Journaling