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A Science-Based Approach to Restoring Gorongosa's Wildlife

Topic

  • Ecology
  • Ecosystems
  • Environmental Science
  • Conservation

Resource Type

  • Videos
  • Scientists at Work

Level

High School — GeneralHigh School — AP/IBCollege

Duration

00:07:45
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Description

This video follows scientists from Gorongosa National Park as they relocate zebras from a nearby reserve as part of the effort to restore healthy wildlife populations.

The Gorongosa Restoration Project is a long-term effort to return the Gorongosa ecosystem in Mozambique to a healthy and balanced state after a devastating civil war. Surveys have revealed that, although many species of large animals are recovering, species such as zebras are so few in number that they are in danger of disappearing. In this video, scientists explain how the relocation effort was planned and executed, and what relocating wildlife means for the recovery of the park.

The accompanying “Student Worksheet” incorporates concepts and information from the video.

An audio descriptive version of the film is available via our media player.

Student Learning Targets

  • Learn about research practices.
  • Develop scientific explanations and justify claims using evidence.
  • Calculate animal density from aerial survey data.

Estimated Time

One 50-minute class period to complete the associated handouts.

Key Terms

Africa, recovery, relocation, restoration, scientific methodology, scientific process, zebra

Terms of Use

Please see the Terms of Use for information on how this resource can be used.

Accessibility Level (WCAG compliance)

PDF files meet criteria. Video files meet criteria.

Version History

Date Published 02.19.16
Date Updated 10.19.17

NGSS (2013)

HS-LS2-2, HS-LS2-6; HS-LS2.A, HS-LS2.C; SEP4, SEP5

AP Biology (2019)

ENE-3.A, ENE-4.B; SP1, SP4

IB Biology (2016)

C.1

AP Environmental Science (2020)

Topic(s): 3.8, 9.10
Learning Objectives & Practices: EIN-1.C, EIN-4.C, SP1, SP2, SP5, SP6

IB Environmental Systems and Societies (2017)

3.4

Common Core (2010)

ELA.RST.6-12.7, ELA.WHST.6-12.1
Math.A-REI.3, Math.S-IC.3; MP2, MP3

Vision and Change (2009)

CC5; DP1, DP2

Materials

HD (M4V) 282 MB
HD (WMV) 233 MB
SD (M4V) 61 MB
SD (WMV) 63 MB
Transcript (PDF) 130 KB
Student Worksheet (PDF) 934 KB

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