High School Lesson Plans: Wildlife and Globalization
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Posted on September 13, 2006
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- Gorillas in the Midst:
Exploring the Preservation Efforts of the Mountain Gorilla Project Eco-Tour in Rwanda
In this lesson, students consider the idea of the "eco-tour" and examine different aspects of the Mountain Gorilla Project eco-tour in Rwanda. They then synthesize their understanding by acting as expert panelists on a morning news show that focuses on the project, as well as by designing a promotional brochure for the project.
Time needed for lesson plan: 1-2 hours
To link to the actual lesson plan, please visit New York Times.
- On the Attack: Exploring How Government Restrictions, Overfishing and Ecosystem Changes Affected Shark Behavior in Summer 2001
In this lesson, students explore how government restrictions and overfishing impact the ecosystems of sharks and contribute to or curb their danger to humans. Students then synthesize their understanding of the issues by working in groups to develop board games and by assessing games created by other groups.
Time needed for lesson plan: 1-2 hours
To link to the actual lesson plan, please visit New York Times.- See You Later, Alligator: Learning About Animals as Cultural Symbols Around the World
In this lesson, students explore the historical and social significance of animals as cultural symbols in various countries around the world, as well as the impact that humans have made on the population and natural habitats of these animals.
Time needed for lesson plan: 1-2 hours
To link to the actual lesson plan, please visit New York Times.
- Wildlife Conflicts
In this lesson, students learn about the conflicts relating to humans and wildlife in prairie habitats. Students will perform some of the research, evaluation and decision-making functions necessary to understand and resolve such conflicts. They will write position papers explaining the details of one of the conflicts they have studied.
Time needed for lesson plan: 3-4 hours
To link to the actual lesson plan, please visit National Geographic.
- Alarming Frogs: The Life and Work of Emerging Explorer Tyrone Hayes
Have you ever watched a tadpole morph into a frog? National Geographic Emerging Explorer Tyrone Hayes says that, as a child, watching this animal—an animal that is really two animals—led him to his career in biology and herpetology. He didn't know it at the time, but watching tadpoles metamorphose into frogs may help us find causes of—and maybe even cures for—cancer. Hayes uses a combination of laboratory and field study on frogs to study their developmental changes related to chemical contamination of water. In addition to this exciting area of research, by studying how low-level chemical contaminants in water affect the development of frogs, Hayes hopes to spur better water conservation and environmental control efforts worldwide.
Time needed for lesson plan: 2-3 hours
To link to the actual lesson plan, please visit National Geographic.- Devil May Care? Examining Diseases that Affect the Animal Kingdom
In this lesson, students learn about a deadly disease decimating the Tasmanian devil population. They then research diseases that affect animals and write a fictional story about the animals they researched.
Time needed for lesson plan: 1-2 hours
To link to the actual lesson plan, please visit New York Times.
- Two Threats to African Wildlife
Two of the most serious threats to African wildlife today are habitat destruction and hunting/poaching. In this lesson, students will investigate both of these issues and determine which problem should be addressed first or whether they must both be addressed simultaneously.
Time needed for lesson plan: 2-3 hours
To link to the actual lesson plan, please visit National Geographic.
- On the Attack: Exploring How Government Restrictions, Overfishing and Ecosystem Changes Affected Shark Behavior in Summer 2001
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