Colorado's Wildlife Mitigation Efforts
Grades5, 6, 7, 8Biology
What it is
This article details the success of a wildlife crossing project in Colorado.
Students will understand the factors that made the project necessary, the animals the project has helped, and the efficacy of the bridge.
Teaching tips
Prerequisites:
Define the term wildlife bridge.
Classroom Implementation:
Use this story as an example of a strategy for maintaining biodiversity.
Extensions:
Have students design their own wildlife corridor using this resource.
Have students research a local issue where people are impacting the animals and propose a solution.
Have students research and report on wildlife bridges, crossings, and corridors in other parts of the world.
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