Students explore various hypotheses concerning the extinction of the woolly mammoth.

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9th - 12th

Students research and analyze theories on why dinosaurs became extinct. They need to find clues as to what the cause may have been. They record the evidence that they find to support their theory on the Dinosaur Extinction Theory page.

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4th

Students explore reasons why the dinosaurs became extinct, and the specific needs (habitat, environment, food) of individual types of dinosaurs.

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2nd - 3rd

Students discuss and define the terms "extinct" and "endangered" and determine factors that contribute to extinction and endangerment. They research endangered animals in the state of Louisiana and the measures being taken to prevent further decreases in their population. They create a PowerPoint presentation about their animal.

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5th - 7th

Students investigate how animals become endangered or extinct. They complete and discuss a worksheet with a pencil after participating in a class discussion with the teacher and a game on endangered and extinct animals. They discuss how to play the fame "Going, going, gone."

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3rd