Grades
Grades 6–8
Earth and Human Activity (MS-ESS3-3)
Ecosystems: Interactions, Energy, and Dynamics (MS-LS2-5)
Grades 9–12
Earth and Human Activity (MS-ESS3-3)
Today, the California condor is regarded as one of the rarest birds in the world. The captive breeding of this species is an example of how concerned citizens, conservation agencies and policy makers can collaborate to ensure species survival. Students will explore condor natural history, conservation efforts, and how biologists track this species in the wild.
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Reserve Discovery Kit
California Condor Ecology Radio Telemetry Discovery Kit
Bring this activity to your classroom! Learn about California Condors and how conservation biologists track them in the field. Inside this classroom kit is one (1) Radio Telemetry device, one (1) Telemetry receiver, one (1) stuffed condor, micro trash examples, native bird field guides, binoculars, native bird search, clipboards, pencils, activity printouts/instructions, assessments, and evaluations.