SUBJECTS: Math, Science, Social Studies

TOPICS: Counting Populations, Biodiversity/Habitat

Resource Overview

In this interdisciplinary activity, students take on the role of store owners and conduct a mini-census to identify the needs of their target market. They then apply various estimation strategies to evaluate how building their store could impact a local population of threatened mice. This hands-on lesson combines data collection, market analysis, and environmental impact assessment.

Use this video alongside our Everything Counts lesson plan to promote critical thinking and real-world problem solving. For more details on this lesson, click here.

Audio transcript of Everything Counts lesson plan video