Nature Conservancy: Places We Protect
Provided by: The Nature Conservancy|Published on: February 14, 2022
Grades: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Data, Graphs, and Maps
Subjects: Biology, Geography
Authors: The Nature Conservancy
Region: North America, United States, Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This interactive map identifies all of the locations around the world that the Nature Conservancy protects.
- Clicking on the map locations will bring up an image and description of the location, along with the distance it is from your location.
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Positives
- There are many locations within the United States to look at and explore.
- This could be a great resource to find locations to visit for a field trip or class activity.
Prerequisites
- The map will start near your location, so you may need to zoom out to see other areas.
Differentiation & Implementation
- This resource could be used for student research in any class about the ecology or natural heritage of your city, state, or region.
- Geography classes could use this resource to explore the different natural environments of locations throughout the United States and in some locations around the world.
- Other interactive map resources can be explored here.
- This interactive map and article by the Nature Conservancy displays the best locations to plant trees.
This resource inspires one to explore and track ecologically-protected areas and also motivates one to create nature-based solutions in their community to conserve and protect ecological niches. This is recommended for teaching.
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About the Partner Provider
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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