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This Sustainability and Extinction unit plan also includes:
- Enquire with Darwin: Introduction (.pdf)
- Sustainability and Extinction: Vulnerable Species and Habitats (.pdf)
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Galapagos Penguins are the only penguins on earth that live north of the equator (in the wild). In this last lesson plan a discussion on how the Galapagos islands developed their populations and diversity sparks the introduction. Two activities build on these concepts before a visit to a conservatory center and a research project.
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Instructional Ideas
- When students create the board game, ensure they are thoughtful about what pieces are sustainable rather than plastic
Classroom Considerations
- Requires prior knowledge of the three previous lessons in the series
Pros
- Offers an additional activity to create a board game
- Provides videos, links, and references
- Includes many differentiation and extension ideas to retain student interest
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