Coyotes in Chicago's Ecosystem
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the ecological role of coyotes in an urban environment like Chicago.
Warm-Up Video
PBS Terra · 9:08
What Are Wild Coyotes Doing in the Big City?
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
The coyote population in Chicago has grown steadily and now numbers close to 4,000, even stalking among downtown skyscrapers.
- 2
Researchers from Chicago’s Urban Coyote Research Project use tracking collars to study coyote behavior and movements across the city.
- 3
Coyotes have adapted to urban environments by becoming more nocturnal and learning how to safely cross roads, often without human assistance.
Practice Questions
8 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer & Fill in the blank
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“Describe two ways coyotes have adapted to survive in an urban environment like Chicago, according to the video. Explain how these adaptations contribute to their ecological role in the city.”
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