Tracking the Wild Ones

In this lesson plan, students use statistics about endangered species to learn more about the extent of this global concern. After students study graphs, they look for trends in graphed results. This lesson plan allows students to analyze data by studying graphs to see trends in how changes in the environment effect the stability of an ecosystem.

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Tracking the Wild Ones

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives:

Objectives:

Students will

analyze graphs to answer specific questions.
look for trends in graphed results.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level:

Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials Needed:

copy of Tracking the Wild Ones work sheet for each student
statistics about threatened and endangered species (available online)
Internet access (optional)

References

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Originator:

Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation

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