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Prairie Chicken Pageant

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Diminishing habitats is a real concern that is threatening endangered species. Learners examine these concerns by studying the prairie chicken. Groups get a card with characteristics and threats to the species that they turn into skits.

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Concepts
animal adaptations, adaptations, endangered species, wildlife conservation, habitat loss, habitats
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Additional Tags
science
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Instructional Ideas
  • If the class lives near a grassland, take pupils to observe the features of the habitat
  • Have pupils research data on the population of the prairie chicken over time and graph it to look for patterns
Classroom Considerations
  • Some may not be comfortable performing in front of a group
Pros
  • Adaptable to different grade levels
  • Allows groups to be creative with their presentations
Cons
  • None
NGSS
HS-LS4-4