Wildlife in Cities
Grade 9th Grade · Science · 60 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can analyze the impact of urbanization on local wildlife populations.
Warm-Up Video
FOX 32 Chicago · 14:45
Why Chicagoans are seeing more coyotes | ChicagoLive
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
February is the peak mating period for coyotes in Chicago, coinciding with Valentine's Day.
- 2
Coyotes are found throughout the Chicago region, even in downtown areas like Navy Pier, but are more visible due to less vegetation cover this time of year.
- 3
The alpha pair of coyotes form a bond and remain monogamous for life, and they control population by reducing litter size and only allowing the alpha pair to breed.
Practice Questions
12 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“According to the video, how has the coyote population adjusted to living in an urban environment like Chicago, and what factors contribute to their population control?”
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