Lockbox Lesson--Jaguars: Mystery and Myth

GeoLiteracy
Legacy
ELL
Lesson Plan Content
Description: 
The ancient symbolic power, as well as the elusive beauty of the jaguar, triggers our imagination. Jaguars once roamed across Arizona but were extirpated nearly one hundred years ago. However, these wild cats have recently been photographed on Arizona soil, starting a flurry of activity and debate. In this Lockbox lesson, students will explore the mystery and myth associated with jaguars and the role of a conservationist biologist.
Author: 
Ana Parra
Grade Range: 
3-5
Duration: 
1 class period
Lesson Materials
Teacher Instructions: 
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Student Materials: 
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Standards
National Geography Standards: 
1: How to use maps and other geographic representations, tools, and technologies to acquire, process, and report information
8: The characteristics and distribution of ecosystems on Earth's surface
18: How to apply geography to interpret the present and plan for the future