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- Grade Range
- 10th - 12th
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Students gain an appreciation for their local biodiversity. They relate the habitat to the types of species found. They identify at least 50 animal species that are indigenous to Tioga County. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Students gain a vocabulary and knowledge about endangered species, then research a specific Pennsylvania extinct, extirpated, endangered or threatened species. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
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Students compare and contrast the current landscape with that of the past. Using new vocabulary, they define the words and practice using them. They describe how the land needs to sustain the natural resources. They develop their own plan for species in Pennslyvania that are endangered or threatened. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- Kindergarten - 4th
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Students are introduced to various animals and their habitats. In groups, they are given picture cards about a fictional animal and read their characteristics and environment conditions. They decide which animal is most and least likely to become extinct. They write a persuasive letter to their government urging for protection for these animals. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 10th
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Students examine maps and discover how to identify watershed boundaries. They identify fish species located in local watersheds and match fish names with pictures. Students determine the status of the fish as endangered, threatened, or extirpated. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 5th - 7th
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Students read about threatened and endangered species. They identify problems facing the threatened and endangered species and explain what makes some species more prone to becoming endangered. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 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 »
- Grade Range
- 8th - 10th
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Students are introduced to new vocabulary associate with endangered or threatened species. In groups, they identify the animals in the state of Pennsylvania on the endangered species list. They analyze the most common threat to the species mentioned in class and brainstorm ways to protect them. Full Review »
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