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Lesson 6: Biomes and Landscapes Lesson PlanLesson 6: Biomes and Landscapes Lesson Plan
Publisher
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
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Grade
9th - 12th
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Science
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1 hr
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Lesson 6: Biomes and Landscapes

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Aside from the amazing animals in Gorongosa National Park, what else is there to discover? The sixth installment in an eight-part themed series contains an interactive map where scholars can learn more about the geographic features of the African savanna. The resource combines reading and map reading skills to provide users with a top-notch view.

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Concepts

biomes, landscapes, landscape picture maps, africa, african geography, savanna, vegetation, mountains, making observations, map symbols

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Working together, have the class examine key features that make up the savanna biome and discuss as they go
  • Use the Teacher Tips embedded video to help you plan the lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Students will need chapter seven of E.O. Wilson's Life on Earth to complete the lesson; download it free 

Pros

  • The interactive has so many layers and a wealth of information
  • Learners can explore the park at their own pace

Cons

  • None

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