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Research and conservation: Doing the legwork

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A lesson plan for Grades 6 and 9–12 Biology

Provider: National Geographic

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Appropriate grades
6 and 9–12
Subjects
science (biology and life science, environmental science)
Provider
National Geographic

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In this lesson from Xpeditions, students learn about the ways in which geographical studies can be put to practical use, such as in helping to preserve the rain forest. Students will think about the importance of counting and studying all the species in an ecosystem, such as the Congo River Basin. Students will learn about biogeographical barriers, biodiversity, and conservation.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Science (2005)

Grade 6

  • Goal 1: The learner will design and conduct investigations to demonstrate an understanding of scientific inquiry.
    • Objective 1.08: Use oral and written language to:
      • Communicate findings.
      • Defend conclusions of scientific investigations.
    • Objective 1.10: Analyze and evaluate information from a scientifically literate viewpoint by reading, hearing, and/or viewing:
      • Scientific text.
      • Articles.
      • Events in the popular press.
  • Goal 7: The learner will conduct investigations and use technologies and information systems to build an understanding of population dynamics.
    • Objective 7.03: Explain how changes in habitat may affect organisms.
    • Objective 7.04: Evaluate data related to human population growth, along with problems and solutions:
      • Waste disposal.
      • Food supplies.
      • Resource availability.
      • Transportation.
      • Socio-economic patterns.

Grades 9–12 — Biology

  • Goal 5: The learner will develop an understanding of the ecological relationships among organisms.
    • Objective 5.01: Investigate and analyze the interrelationships among organisms, populations, communities, and ecosystems.
      • Techniques of field ecology.
      • Abiotic and biotic factors.
      • Carrying capacity.
    • Objective 5.03: Assess human population and its impact on local ecosystems and global environments:
      • Historic and potential changes in population.
      • Factors associated with those changes.
      • Climate change.
      • Resource use.
      • Sustainable practices/stewardship.