Using a bottle, colored beads, and environmental scenario cards, investigate how genetic diversity within a population affects a species' ability to adapt and survive.

Student Pages
Environmental Situations
Black-footed Ferret Bottleneck Scenario

In Step with STEM Resources
Video: Can Wildlife Adapt to Climate Change? https://ed.ted.com/lessons/can-wildlife-adapt-to-climate-change-erin-eastwood#review
Text and Video: Extract DNA with Household Supplies http://sciencecafe.org/content/extract-dna-from-fruit/ 

WILD Work Job Profiles and Videos
Biological Science Technician

Biological Science Technician https://youtu.be/9wbOi9HnW8g

Conservation Biologist

Fish and Wildlife Biologist at the National Black-footed Ferret Conservation Center https://youtu.be/kI5Yc_5MBRg

What is the Job Description of a Conservation Biologist http://learn.org/articles/What_is_the_Job_Description_of_a_Conservation_Biologist.html

Conservation Biology http://biotech-careers.org/videos/conservation-biology

What Is Conservation Biology? http://education-portal.com/academy/lesson/what-is-conservation-biology-definition-principles-quiz.html#lesson

Brian Gratwicke, Amphibian Advocate https://youtu.be/CQ-JOdSiFgA

Protecting Sea Turtles from the BP Oil Spill http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMbdYXojteE&feature=plcp 

Endangered Mussels Released into the Clinch River http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uf0ZIoNnuiI&feature=bf_prev&list=UU8ZKS7HcEEgT1IsHJB3eATAhttp://wildlife.state.co.us/NewsMedia/Videos/Pages/wildlifecareers.aspx

A biologist speaks about Spotted Turtles research and conservation http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NipdNUvsY9I

USDA Living Science Conservation Biologist https://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/usda/careers/ConservationBiologist.html

Veterinarian

Truity: Veterinarian http://www.truity.com/career-profile/veterinarian

Great Job! Zoo Veterinarian https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uF7UXcUiFVA

USDA Living Science: Veterinarian http://www.agriculture.purdue.edu/usda/careers/veterinarian.html

Wildlife Encounters: Become a Wildlife Veterinarian! http://vetmed.illinois.edu/wildlifeencounters/grade9_12/lesson4/education.html

Zoo Curator

Smithsonian's National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute: Wildlife Careers https://nationalzoo.si.edu/education/wildlife-careers