Informal Science Education-Using media to teach about team work as a means of survival. The video shows collaboration between the animals in Kruger National Park in South Africa in the battle for survival

1. African Safari
Kruger Battle
Godfrey Walwema EDCI 5070 UW
10/01/2014

2. Outline of the presentation
- Introduction to the trip
- The process of Natural Selection
- Characteristics of Effective and Efficient
teamwork
- Observation of the video Clip
- Some useful links
- Discussion questions to consider

3. Introduction
This trip takes us to the Kruger National Park
in South Africa where we observe the
process of natural selection. In the video clip
we observe the role of teamwork in
individual survival in relation to natural
selection.

4. Natural Selection
- Natural selection is about the survival of the
very fittest in their environment.
- Natural selection is one of the basic
mechanism of evolution along with mutation,
migration, and genetic mutation.
- In some instances, teamwork is essential to
assist individuals survive.

5. Teamwork
Teamwork is one of the tools that animal
species use to survive in the world. Animals,
just like scientists and other professionals, do
achieve more when they work as a team. An
effective and efficient team has the following
characteristics: good communication,
collaborated actions, problem solving skills,
respect, and shared goals.

6. Communication:
In a team each member communicates with
each other. Everyone freely shares his or her
opinions and ideas. Good communication
keeps the team informed and focused.
Collaboration:
Each member of the team uses his or her skills
to the best of their ability and their skills
complement each other. Feedback is given and
received constructively. Success is celebrated.

7. Problem Solving:
The team develops strategy for problem solving
and addressing conflicts within the members.
Leadership is shared among the members at
various times.
Respect:
Each person respects everyone even though
the members do not always have to agree in
atmosphere of honesty, accessibility,
acceptance and dependability.

8. Shared goals:
In a team, achievement of common goals
overrides individual gain. What is best for team
takes priority and team members should be
involved in establishing goals.

9. Observation of the video clip “the
battle at Kruger”
We take a trip on an African Safari to Kruger
National Park in South Africa. On the trip we
observe teamwork utilized in the natural
selection process. At the 2m:10s mark pause
the recording and predict what is going to
happen to the calf and at the end of the clip
compare your prediction to what actually
happens. Click the link to watch and to return to
the PPT presentation close the video window.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LU8DDYz68kM

10. Useful links below
http://anthro.palomar.edu/evolve/evolve_2.htm
http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evo_25
http://smallbusiness.chron.com/characteristics-effective-
teamwork-691.html
http://www.sa-venues.com/game-reserves/mpl_kruger.htm

11. Discussion questions
- which of the 5 characteristics did the animals
teams display?
- which teams won or lost in the battle and
why?
- how did teamwork help individual animal to
survive?
- how does team spirit help in the natural
selection process?

12. Who is he and what is he best
known for?

13. End of the Virtual Trip