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Recommended for: Grades 6-12

Resource: Jamaica Bay Introduction

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Media Type:
QuickTime Video

Length: 5m 42s
Size: 15.6 MB

In this Wild TV segment, scientists study raccoons and terrapins (turtles) in Jamaica Bay in New York City. Wildlife biologist Russell Burke describes the difficulty terrapins have raising their young. Although there are about 2000 nests per year on Jamaica Bay, predators like raccoons eat the terrapins’ eggs. Scientists are studying the situation to find out what needs to be done. They are trying to find a natural solution that won’t harm either species. They trap and track raccoons with radio collars to find out what their lifestyle is like. They also help protect the terrapin nests and hatchlings (newborn terrapins).

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The following suggestions are best suited for elementary or middle school students using this video in an English language arts or science lesson. Be sure to modify the questions to meet your students' instructional needs.

Frame (ELA) When you pick up a book in the library or read movie listings, how does the title give you clues about the book or movie? Can you sometimes predict what the book or movie is going to be about? The title of this segment is “Jamaica Bay.” From the title, what do you think the segment is going to be about?

Focus (ELA) Watch the segment to see if your prediction about the title is accurate. Also, as you watch, monitor the predictions you make as the story unfolds.

Frame (SCI) Animals and organisms interact and depend upon each other through food chains in an ecosystem. What do you know about predators and prey?

Focus (SCI) In this segment, what is the predator and what is the prey? Focus on the ways humans are becoming part of the interaction between the predator and prey.