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Exploring Biomes in Gorongosa National Park Interactive Map

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

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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