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- 4th
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Students use the Internet to explore the importance of saving endangered species. They explain how living and non living things change over time and the factors that influence the changes. Full Review »
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- 4th
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Students view a slide show and complete a crossword puzzle about endangered species. They conduct research about an endangered animal and prepare a class presentation. 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 - 8th
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Students describe what it means for a marine animal or fish to be threatened or endangered after playing game simulating extinction. Full Review »
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- 2nd - 8th
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Students play game simulating route turtle hatchlings take from clutch to ocean, and describe threats hatchlings face and how this affects the marine turtle population. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students use the Thea Holtan research method and technology to gain information about endangered animals and write a four paragraph report including the topics of description-appearance-bodies, homes, behavior, and endangerment. Full Review »
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- 7th - 8th
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Students investigate the Endangered Species Act of 1973. They become familiar with the extensive efforts in the state of South Carolina to proctect the red-cockaded woodpecker. Pupils research to develop a greater appreciation towards threatened and endangered species. Full Review »
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- 6th - 10th
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Students decide which of a group of animals should take priority over others for survival. They listen to a story of endangered animals and in groups or pairs complete a worksheet to save three of the animals on the worksheet as the rest become extinct. Full Review »
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- 7th
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Students study the animal kingdom, specifically birds. They use Internet Explorer to research the habitats, adaptations, etc. of the bald eagle. Students read excerpts from the book Silent Spring by Rachel Carson. Full Review »
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- 6th
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Students examine environmental problems in the fishing industry. They identify the types of fish they eat, then participate in a "Go Fish" type game using cards with information about endangered and threatened fish. Students then complete an information sheet from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Full Review »
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