This video from De Humo TV talks about the importance of the Indio Maíz biological reserve in Nicaragua and highlights the importance of conserving its diverse ecosystems.
The video is presented in Spanish.
Teaching Tips
Positives
Students will learn about the different flora and fauna found in the Indio Maiz reserve and the importance of conserving species for the preservation of Nicaraguan ecosystems.
This video is great for ELL students and can be used in courses such as World Languages and Science.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should have a basic understanding of Spanish to fully understand the video, although there are translatable subtitles available in English and other languages for non-Spanish speaking students.
There are ads before the video begins.
Differentiation
The video can be used as an introduction activity to familiarize students with the topics of biology and conservation.
Students that do not have an understanding of the Spanish language can be paired with a more advanced peer to watch the video and complete a comprehension activity, such as a KWL chart or sketch notes.
This video spotlights the need to protect ecological sanctuaries, niches, and natural habitats to improve biodiversity and species-richness. This is recommended for teaching.
Standards
English Language Arts
Speaking & Listening (K-12)
3.SL.2 Determine the main ideas and supporting details of a text read aloud or information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
Science
ESS3: Earth and Human Activity
8.ESS3.4 Construct an argument supported by evidence for how increases in human population and per-capita consumption of natural resources impact Earth’s systems.
LS2: Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics
7.LS2.1 Analyze and interpret data to provide evidence for the effects of resource availability on organisms and populations of organisms in an ecosystem.
