Gorongosa National Park in Mozambique is a region with high ecological diversity, containing several different vegetation types and two distinct biomes. This activity is designed to introduce students to the concept of biomes using Gorongosa National Park as a case study.
As students complete the activity, they will analyze climate and vegetation data to draw conclusions about the characteristics of specific biomes. They will also explore the connections between temperature, precipitation, and vegetation in the biomes of Gorongosa National Park and their own region. This activity encourages students to draw upon prior knowledge about climate, make predictions, and then explore those predictions using the Gorongosa National Park Interactive Map click and learn.