Science NetLinks Endangered Animals

In this lesson plan, students research how human impact is endangering the existance of certain species.  Students then create posters on specific animals from a list of 30 endangered animals and present their projects to their peers.  There are assessment and extension suggestions as well. This lesson plan directly addresses the effects of changes in the environment on the stability of animals in an ecosystem.

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Purpose:

To orient students to the plight of endangered species and to help them understand and gain perspective on human issues that continue to endanger species and threaten our global environment.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding
Extension suggestions: 

Extensions:

Follow this lesson with the second lesson in the Endangered Species series: Endangered 2: Working to Save Endangered Species.

Helpful Hints

Materials for creating posters:

  • paper
  • markers
  • tape, etc.

 

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