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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore wildlife conservation by investigating animal species that are near extinction due to their value as commodities. They defend the protection of an endangered species researched in class by creating an informational poster. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students research endangered animal species that have 'beaten the odds' as they continue to survive longer than scientists had expected. They write individual pages for a class book about endangered species. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students read a New York Times article in order to investigate the impacts of the reintroduction of animal species to the animals' natural habitats, the animals and humans. They read specifically about wolves. Full Review »
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- 9th - 10th
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Students define endangered species, list factors which previously threatened existence of the Bald Eagle, describe factors that continue to affect the survival of Bald Eagles, and calculate productivity for populations of bald eagles. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students identify and explain some caused of endangerment and extinction for species as well as explain the effects of extinction on an ecosystem. Teachers use this lesson plan before teaching students about collecting insects or plants. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students examine reasons that animals become extinct. They participate in a simulation to discover that animals loss of home is the main factor that puts species near extinction in North America. Students examine over-hunting and poaching as an activity that also becomes extinct. Full Review »
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- 6th - 12th
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Students explore the different ways scientists gather information about extinct animals. They utilize these methods to create illustrated story books about a particular extinct animal. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students graph data in order to compare the number of extinct species and a rise in human population. They analyze the data collected. Students are encouraged to infer the relationship. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students research the issue of species endangerment by exploring threatened animals, their habitats, and the environmental challenges associated with them. They explore the relationships between living things and their environment. Students are guided toward understanding of the causes of species endangerment. Full Review »
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- 6th - 9th
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Students explore the various reasons for animals becoming endangered and threatened with extinction. Within this lesson, students choose an animal to research and then creativity introduce their animal to the rest of the class through the creation of a web page, research report, poster board, or a play. This lesson culminates in students taking an active role in protecting endangered species through public service. Full Review »
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