As a class, discuss the role of gender and economic factors in wildlife conservation.
Have students identify and research one local animal or plant that is often in conflict with human populations to develop possible solutions.
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Use this lesson plan about wildlife corridors to introduce engineering design as a way to mitigate human-wildlife conflict.
Use this lesson plan to explore South Africa's rhino population decline by analyzing real data using spreadsheets and graphing.
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Economics:
Connect this video to economic choices in human-wildlife conflict, such as the costs to farmers when animals damage or destroy crops versus the potential income from conserving wildlife through tourism and related jobs.
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The Nature Conservancy
The Nature Conservancy is a global environmental nonprofit working to create a world where people and nature can thrive. The Nature Conservancy has grown to become one of the most effective and wide-reaching environmental organizations in the world.
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