Lesson 1: Using the Wildcam to Identify, Make Observations, and Ask Questions

About Wildcam Gorongosa - read information and watch "Using Trail Cameras to Study Wildlife" before you start identifying organisms

Wildcam Gorongosa - follow the directions on the handout to identify and record at least 10 photos

Lesson 2: Exploring Biomes in Gorongosa National Park

Gorongosa National Park Interactive Map - use this map to complete the activity in class

BiomeViewer - investigate the relationship between biomes and species richness and how humans affect biodiversity

Lesson 3: Gorongosa's Past, Present, and Future

The Guide - complete the preview and postview exercises provided to you in class, then read the article "Gorongosa: Restoring Mozambique's National Treasure"

Gorongosa Timeline - use the information provided to focus on the environmental science of Gorongosa's past, present, and future

Lesson 4: Food Chains and Webs in Gorongosa

After taking notes on energy flow in ecosystems, complete the activity as instructed in class.

• City Farm - Can you grow enough food in your urban farm while preserving water and soil health?
• Clearing Land for Agriculture - What is the relationship between human populations and agriculture? How is forest converted to farmland?
• Comparing Diet and Land Footprints - How do diets vary around the world? How does your diet impact the amount of land used to grow food?
• Interactive Farming Activity - How does crop choice and farming method impact profits and greenhouse gas emissions?
• Cornucopia Challenge - Can you fulfill all of your orders before you run out of water?