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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.
Details
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

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Accessibility Level

This resource and the accompanying documents comply with accessibility standards in accordance with the final rule for Section 508 of the National Rehabilitation Act.
Version History
Date Published 02.19.16
Date Updated 10.19.17
Curriculum Connections
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 (2013)

VII.C

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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