Kill or Keep?: Activity 9, Ranch Life Book 3: Ranch Wildlife

Students analyze the impact of different animal species on a ranch environment and decide whether human intervention is needed to maintain ecological balance. As they read Chapters 6 and 7, learners take notes using a structured worksheet to guide observation and evidence-based decision-making. The activity helps students explore complex human-wildlife interactions, connecting land management practices to ethical and environmental considerations in ranching.

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TEKS: K.4B, K.15B, 1.5B, 1.18B, 2.17B, 3.16B, 4.22B, 5.26B
NCSS: Theme III, Theme VIII
Ag Literacy: E1, E3, E4
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