Exploring Biomes in Gorongosa National Park Interactive Map
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Provided by: BioInteractive|Published on: April 19, 2021
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Synopsis
- This interactive map of Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique shows natural features, vegetation types and biomes, conservation strategies, and community and tourism resources.
- This park is undergoing a long-term restoration project to conserve its wildlife and habitats.
Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences, Geography
Authors: BioInteractive
Region: Africa
Languages: English
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Positives
- The map is simple and easy to navigate.
- It includes a past, present, and future view so students can analyze conservation efforts over time.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students will need access to a device with internet connection.
- There is an activity to accompany this lesson called "Exploring Biomes in Gorongosa National Park." It is linked in the right sidebar.
Differentiation
- The resource site includes a video of a teacher sharing how she has used this activity in her classroom.
- Students can further research the conservation strategies being used in Gorongosa National Park and their plan for a sustainable future.
- Students can use this as inspiration to propose a conservation plan for a National Park near them.
- Other helpful resources include this activity about biomes, this video about conservation, and this article about ecological succession and primary forests.
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