Remote live-cams bring your students right into the Bronx Zoo's Congo Gorilla Forest exhibit! The class will be fascinated by the behaviors of our western lowland gorillas as our instructor challenges students to consider the predicament of this critically threatened rainforest species. Students discover the ways in which human activities impact the African Congo rainforest ecosystem, how the conservation process works, and the social priorities that foster or impede conservation programs.
Duration
1 hour
Grade Level
7 - 12
Presenters
Erin Fitzgerald,
Distance Learning Instructor
Advanced Preparation
An extensive teacher guide accompanies every program including:
-tips on preparing for a videoconference
-content background
-National Science Education Standards correlation
-lesson plans for pre-conference activities
-lesson plans for post-conference activities
-reproducible student materials
