aidemia--modules-discussion_request	Give a list of questions for discussing during a class
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Wolves in Yellowstone National Park
Quantity	3
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Class Discussion Questions: Mathematics and Wolves in Yellowstone National Park

Question 1: Counting Wolves

How many wolves were reintroduced to Yellowstone National Park in 1995?

• Let's start by learning about the history of wolves in Yellowstone. After discussing the answer, can we create a graph to show the growth of the wolf population over the years?

Question 2: Understanding Area

Yellowstone National Park covers about 3,472 square miles. If we wanted to divide the park into an equal number of smaller areas for studying wolves, how many square miles would each area have if we split it into 10 equal parts?

• Let’s practice our division skills by working together to solve this problem.

Question 3: Estimation and Measurement

If a wolf's territory can be about 30 square miles, how many wolves can comfortably live in a territory of 90 square miles?

• We can estimate how many wolves can thrive in different sizes of territories and understand the concept of multiplication in this context. What would happen if the territory was decreased to 60 square miles?

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Use these questions to guide discussion and encourage students to explore both mathematics and the ecological significance of wolves in Yellowstone National Park!