Resource: Rhinoceros Release
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QuickTime Video
Length: 2m 13s
Size: 6.8 MB
Due to unregulated hunting and poaching, the black rhinoceros has become an endangered species across the African continent. In an effort to preserve the remaining rhinos and repopulate the species, wildlife preserves have been created. The black rhinoceros now thrives in the South African National Park system. In order to spread the success of the South African preserve to other regions, rhinos from this sanctuary are being relocated to other preserves across the continent. In this video from Nature, learn about the factors taken into consideration to release the Black Rhino back into the wild. For more about the Black Rhino, see “Rhinoceros Capture.”
Teachers' Domain, Rhinoceros Release, published August 26, 2008, retrieved on ,
http://www.teachersdomain.org/resource/vtl07.la.ws.process.rhinorel/
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Print Frame and FocusThe following suggestions are best suited for middle school students using this video in an English language arts, social studies or science lesson. Be sure to modify the questions to meet your students' instructional needs.
Frame (ELA) Think of a time you moved to a new, unfamiliar area; for example, a new neighborhood, school or grade. How did you feel? What was your first reaction to your new surroundings?
Focus (ELA) While watching the video, consider the rhino’s point of view while he is being chased and then captured. Interpret his actions. How do his reactions portray his feelings?
Frame (SS) On a map, find the countries that make up Southern Africa. What do you know about the natural regions of Southern Africa? What is the climate like? What types of animals can be found there?
Focus (SS) Why do the scientists want to keep track of the rhinos after they are released into their new preserve? What do they hope to accomplish?
Frame (SCI) What do you know about the rhinoceros?
Focus (SCI) How will the microchip placed in the rhino’s horn help him once he’s in his new preserve?
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Rhinoceros Capture
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