Excavate and Relocate: Preserving the Gopher Tortoise Species

Students will learn about a Florida keystone species, the gopher tortoise, and the steps that must be taken to safely excavate and relocate gopher tortoises found on development sites based on Florida laws. Students will explore how citizens work with local and state government organizations, such as the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, to solve problems in this model eliciting activity.

Model Eliciting Activities, MEAs, are open-ended, interdisciplinary problem-solving activities that are meant to reveal students’ thinking about the concepts embedded in realistic situations. Click here to learn more about MEAs and how they can transform your classroom.
Resource ID#: 200017 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics, English Language Arts, Social Studies, Science
Grade Level(s): 4
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: civics, math, science, MEA, Model Eliciting Activity, integrated, environment, survive, survival, gopher tortoise, relocation, ecosystem, FWC
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Problem-Solving Task,  Text Resource,  Data Set,  Model Eliciting Activity (MEA) STEM Lesson
Instructional Design Framework(s): Guided Inquiry (Level 3), Cooperative Learning
Resource Collection: STEM MEAs - Grades K-5

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