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The
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Science Kit 3
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Science
Kit 3 includes the following topics:
GOT
H.I.P.P.O.?
A guided
brainstorming activity and a board game about the H.I.P.P.O.'s
of Idaho introduces kids to the major causes of declining
biodiversity. Students will also become familiar with some
solutions to reduce the loss of Biodiversity.
By the
way, we're not talking about real hippopotamuses here.
H.I.P.P.O. stands for the five major causes of declining
biodiversity. They are:
H - Habitat loss
I - Introduced species
P - Pollution
P - Population growth
O - Over-consumption
Science
and other skills:
Analytical Thinking, Creative Thinking, Verbal and Written
Communication, Categorization, Problem Solving
Objectives:
The
kids will:
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Understand
5 major causes of declining biodiversity
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Become
familiar with Idaho Threatened and Endangered species
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Become
acquainted with some solutions to biodiversity issues
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Understand
the differences between prehistoric and present rates of
extinction
Materials
include: Dry Erase Board, Markers, 5 HIPPO Posters, 1
"Meet the Mighty H.I.P.P.O." Poster, HIPPO Note
Cards, 5 HIPPO Game Boards and 5 Boxes of HIPPO Game Supplies,
Idaho's Noxious Weed Handbook
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