In this activity, students will: 1. Read a case study about genetics and the Florida panther. 2. Discuss the genetic restoration of the Florida panther. 3. Recreate mock panther breeding seasons with the class before and after a genetic restoration. 4. Discuss the results of the mock breeding seasons. 5. Complete a genetics worksheet. 6. Discuss the future of the Florida panther and other endangered organisms in terms of genetic diversity.
Recommended level: Middle School: Sixth Grade through Eighth Grade
1. Florida Panther Genetics and Survival