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A short video permits young zoologists to join a group of researchers as they track the Grevy's Zebra population in eastern Africa. Watchers attempt to find out the zebras' favorite spots, their preferred foods, and to develop a way of identifying individuals in the herd.
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Instructional Ideas
- Post a map of Africa and have class members locate the area where the herd resides
- Have class members investigate how they might assist scientists conducting research projects in their area
- Brainstorm a list of things viewers learned about zebras from watching the video
Classroom Considerations
- Viewing of the other four videos in the series would be helpful but not required
Pros
- The video underscores how tourists can contribute to research studies
Cons
- None