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Take a walk on the wild side! Episode one of an eight-part series of interactive lessons regarding Gorongosa National Park invites learners to become a part of the citizen science community. Scholars read a brief overview of the trail cam monitoring program used in the park, then study the animals it has caught on tape.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the lesson to introduce the class to Gorongosa National Park and its inhabitants
- Have individuals create a poster of the animals they discover, complete with a few facts on each one
Classroom Considerations
- Plan for each pupil to have their own computer with Internet accesss
Pros
- Lesson is a part of a much larger unit you can use as a self-paced ecology study
- The materials are well-written and very student friendly
Cons
- None