Florida Panthers and Wildlife Corridors

Students will learn about the Florida Panther, threats to it's survival and the role of wildlife corridors as an attempt to reduce roadway fatalities. Students will participate in a game simulating panther crossings, learn about panthers from a guest speaker or teacher, and participate in a mock town hall meeting evaluating the construction of wildlife corridors.
Resource ID#: 50971 Type: Lesson Plan
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General Information

Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Interactive Whiteboard, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 2 Hour(s) 40 Minute(s)
Keywords: Florida panther, biodiversity, wildlife corridors, ecology, town hall meeting, extinction, threatened, species, conservation
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Assessment,  Educational Game ,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Image/Photograph,  Instructional Technique,  Formative Assessment,  Learning Goal
Instructional Design Framework(s): Learning Cycle (e.g., 5E), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: FGCU Whitaker Center

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