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- Grade Range
- 6th - 9th
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Students research the topic of extinction and then write a report about an extinct animal species. The final report be written in the shape of that animal. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students investigate endangered species to discover reasons for the extinction. Resources are examined to determine preventive measures for the endangerment. The unit contains four lessons. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students define extinction, name four animals and two plant species that are extinct, list three reasons why animals and plants become extinct, and create ways that would help prevent extinction. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students explore endangered species and extinction. They discuss and write three reasons why it is important to save animals from becoming endangered or extinct. They discuss The Great Kapok Tree and write a letter discussing animals and extinction. Full Review »
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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students observe models of two kinds of forests with low and high biodiversity. They observe and record the effects of habitat destruction or extinction rates. They also conduct research about mass extinction like that of the ancient dinosaurs. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 5th
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Students brainstorm and discuss what it means for a species to be considered endangered and/or extinct. They research animals in Puerto Rico and choose one that is considered endangered and create a poster about it. In addition, they analyze how humans are impacted by species that are considered endangered. Full Review »
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- 8th - 10th
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Students identify and explain why adaptations can lead to specialization. They explain factors that lead to a species' increase or decrease. They identify and explain criteria used by scientists for catergorizing organisms as threatened, endangered, or extinct. Full Review »
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- 5th - 7th
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Students observe a slide presentation about endangered species and examine its causes, recovery efforts and regulations. In small groups, they research the issue and create brochures. Students complete an Ecological footprint Quiz on an Earth Day Website. Full Review »
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- 4th - 5th
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Students investigate the plight of endangered species and animals and plants that are already extinct. They listen to the book "Endangered Species of the World," watch and discuss a filmstrip, develop a list of extinct animals and plants, and discuss ways extinction can be prevented. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students create questions they want answered while they show what they comprehend about endangered and extinct species. They categorize photos of living things onto a contunum with the main points for use as a formative assessment. Full Review »
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