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Reserva Indio Maíz, Un Santuario de Animales

Provided by: De Humo |Published on: April 27, 2021

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Synopsis

This video from De Humo TV talks about the importance of the Indio Maíz biological reserve in Nicaragua and highlights the importance of conserving its diverse ecosystems.
The video is presented in Spanish.

Subjects: Biology, Earth and Space Sciences

Authors: ECOPLANETA

Region: South and Central America

Languages: Spanish

Positives

Students will learn about the different flora and fauna found in the Indio Maiz reserve and the importance of conserving species for the preservation of Nicaraguan ecosystems.
This video is great for ELL students and can be used in courses such as World Languages and Science.

Prerequisites

Students should have a basic understanding of Spanish to fully understand the video, although there are translatable subtitles available in English and other languages for non-Spanish-speaking students.
There are ads before the video begins.

Differentiation & Implementation

The video can be used as an introduction activity to familiarize students with the topics of biology and conservation.
Students who do not have an understanding of the Spanish language can be paired with a more advanced peer to watch the video and complete a comprehension activity, such as a KWL chart or sketch notes.
Students can discuss the impacts of climate change and other human activities on different species, highlighting the need for protection.
Another resource that is related to this topic is Environmental Groups Call Upon Brazil, African Nations to Save Native Lands. This Newsela article can be viewed in Spanish and includes comprehension questions.

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