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Volcano Above the Clouds
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Viewing Ideas
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Before Watching
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Define the word "ecosystem" for your students. (An ecosystem
comprises the interactions among populations in a community and
their physical surroundings.) Ask students to provide examples
of local ecosystems.
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Have students locate Mount Kilimanjaro on a map. Ask students
what they think the climate would be like there. Do students
think that ecosystems would be different between the base of the
mountain and its peak? Assign students to take notes on the
areas listed in the "Climbing Kilimanjaro" activity on page 2.
After Watching
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Group dynamics play an important role in research expeditions.
Ask students to give examples from the program of times when the
group's ability to work together was important to reach its goal
or to ensure the survival of group members. (Examples may
include times when the porters disagreed about how to put up the
tent, when the porters decided to take turns carrying Robin,
when Robin decided to turn back rather than continue to the
summit, or when the leaders decided how early they should set
out or what route to take.)
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