Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Lesson 5: Tracking Lion Communities lesson plan also includes:
Researchers in Gorongosa National Park placed cameras there many years ago to understand what was happening with the lion communities that lived there. Little did they know, they opened a door to so much more! Inquisitive conservationists study the characteristics of these struggling lion family groups through interactive resources. The fifth in an eight-part series also discusses how trail cameras have helped identify poachers in the park.
4 Views
4 Downloads
NGSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
Additional Tags
Instructional Ideas
- Watch the video as a class, then briefly discuss poaching and its effects on the lion communities of Gorongosa
- Ask the class to come up with additional theories about the factors affecting lions and why new lions appear to be entering the park
Classroom Considerations
- Be aware of sensitivity issues that could arise from the poaching aspect of the content
Pros
- The lesson is interesting and thought-provoking
- Learners take part in a very focused food web study with measurable outcomes
Cons
- None