Lesson 2: Habitat Fragmentation
Duration of Days: 4
Lesson Objective
Analyze how roads and development break up core habitats and threaten interior species.
How does breaking up habitat affect species richness and community structure?
HS-LS2-7 (Designing solutions for reducing impacts on biodiversity).
Cause and effect; interpreting interactive digital models.
Students examine how breaking large habitats into smaller islands reduces core habitat and threatens interior species.
(DOK 3)
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Students are given a map of a fragmented landscape and must draw and justify the placement of a wildlife corridor to reconnect core populations.