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The Case of the Disappearing Habitat:

the Candy Culprit

Last Step:
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The Case Isn’t Closed Yet!
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Videos produced by Laura Lee Bahr and Ezra Werb.
The case isn’t closed yet!

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​What was the response from the candy boss or his or her representative?

Now what are you going to do? You have FIVE more Action Items below!


Showing how you know what you know—and sharing it—is what makes a compelling story and project.
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​share what you’ve learned
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Weave together your Case File using the Action Items from each step of your investigation. ​​​

​​​You can create a written narrative or essay from your Case File, describing each step of your journey and what you've learned.

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Or you can create a movie by following the format of the instructional videos at the beginning of each of these lessons.
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Or you can create a PowerPoint presentation or Prezi using your own pictures, words, and maybe even a voice-over. ​We've provided a downloadable PowerPoint link with a template to help you organize your presentation. Just click on the button below to get started.
HOW TO CREATE A SLIDESHOW OR POWERPOINT PRESENTATION
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​Create a meme or infographic.

Using a photo or photos of your client animal and key fascinating facts from your investigation create a compelling meme that shows what you've learned.
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Click the button below for ideas for how to create your meme:
CLICK HERE FOR GOOD DETECTIVE STRATEGIES AND HELPFUL HINTS
WANT TO SEE SOME ACTUAL STUDENT MEMES? CLICK HERE
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Cite your sources.
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A good credible investigation always includes good credible sources. Whatever format you use--whether video, slideshow presentation, essay, case file, infographic, or meme--be sure to cite your sources!​ 

Click on the button below for tips on how to cite your sources.
CLICK HERE FOR GOOD DETECTIVE STRATEGIES AND HELPFUL HINTS
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​Use social media to connect your people to your project.

​Let them know what you've learned, how they can view your case file, essay, presentation, video, meme, or infographic, and what they can to to save wildlife and their habitats.
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​Talk to your friends, family members, and teachers about what you’ve learned.

You may inspire someone to take action on behalf of your client animal. Even small actions make a big difference.

​Millions of people adjusting their daily habits in small ways creates BIG changes in the world.
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Your actions can make a difference!
Find out how. 
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​You’re a real detective now, and you’re ready to keep investigating!
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RETURN TO STEP 4
RETURN TO STEP 3
RETURN TO STEP 2
RETURN TO STEP 1
RETURN TO THE INTRODUCTION

Copyright © New England Primate Conservancy 2020. You may freely use, copy and share these Learning Activities for educational purposes. 
​For questions or comments, e-mail us at info@neprimateconservancy.org. 
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  • Primate Conservation
    • Primate Conservation
    • Primate Facts
    • Conservationist Limelight
    • Primates in Animal Studies
  • Education
    • What is Humane Education?
    • The Case of the Disappearing Habitat: The Candy Culprit-Get Started! >
      • Step 1: You're On the Case
      • Step 2: You Get a Clue
      • Step 3: The Investigation
      • Step 4: The Candy Boss
      • Step 5: The Case Isn't Closed Yet
      • Good Detective Strategies and Helpful Hints
    • Cyber Flashcards >
      • 10 of the most well known primate species
      • 10 of the weirdest primate species
      • 10 primate species you probably never heard of
      • 10 of the most endangered primates species
    • The Alphabet Soup of Conservation-Video and Introduction >
      • Alphabet Soup Activities
    • Your Evolutionary Family Tree-Start here >
      • Step 1: Observation
      • Step 2: Questions
      • Step 3: Background Research
      • Step 4: Hypothesis
      • Step 5: Experiment
      • Step 6: Analyze Data
      • Step 7: Conclusions
      • Step 8: Publish
      • Lab Notebook
    • Where Primates Live
    • Primates and Their Habitats Introduction >
      • Game 1: Monkey Match Up
      • Game 2: Concentration
      • Game 3: One Handed Solitaire
      • Game 4: Go Fish With a Twist
      • Activity 5: Whos in the Cards
    • Life in Tropical Rainforests Introduction >
      • Activity 1: Rainforest Matching Game
      • Activity 2: Living Between the Layers
      • Activity 3: Where in the World
      • Activity 4: Finding Fun Rainforest Facts
      • Activity 5: You Can Help Rainforests
  • Primates At-a-Glance
    • African Apes At-a-Glance
    • African Monkeys At-a-Glance
    • African Prosimians At-a-Glance
    • Asian Apes At-a-Glance
    • Asian Monkeys At-a-Glance
    • Asian Prosimians At-a-Glance
    • Latin American Monkeys At-a-Glance
  • Primate Profiles
    • Apes of Africa >
      • Bonobos
      • Chimpanzees
      • Gorillas
    • Apes of Asia >
      • Orangutans
      • Gibbons
    • Monkeys of Africa >
      • Allenopithecus
      • Baboons
      • Colobus Monkeys
      • Geladas
      • Grivets, Tantalus, Malbroucks, and Vervets
      • Guenons
      • Kipunjis
      • African Macaque
      • Mandrills
      • Mangabeys
      • Patas Monkeys
    • Monkeys of Asia >
      • Langurs, Leaf Monkeys, Lutungs, Surilis
      • Macaques
      • Proboscis Monkeys
      • Snub-Nosed Monkeys
    • Monkeys of Latin America >
      • Capuchin Monkeys
      • Howler Monkeys
      • Marmosets
      • Muriquis
      • Night or Owl Monkeys
      • Saki Monkeys
      • Spider Monkeys
      • Squirrel Monkeys
      • Tamarins
      • Titi Monkeys
      • Uakaris
      • Woolly Monkeys
    • Prosimians of Africa >
      • Galagos or Bushbabies
      • Lemurs
      • Pottos
    • Prosimians of Asia >
      • Lorises
      • Tarsiers
    • Glossary
  • How To Help Wildlife
    • What You Can Do
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