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Urbanization and Wildlife PPTUrbanization and Wildlife PPT
Publisher
CFR Washington
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Grade
7th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Presentations
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Number of Slides
54
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
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Projection
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Urbanization and Wildlife

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Urbanization and how it affects wildlife is the focus of a presentation that uses statistics to make a case for concern and change.

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Concepts

urbanization, urban environments, urban development

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Have groups research the effects of urbanization on wildlife in their communities
  • In addition, research Paolo Soleri's theories on archology and the Arcosanti community

Classroom Considerations

  • Although the statistics presented are for the Central Puget Sound area, the concepts may be applied to other areas

Pros

  • The presentation includes an outline for lecture notes

Cons

  • The lecture notes are insufficient for those unfamiliar with the Puget Sound area

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