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- 9th - 12th
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Students explore various hypotheses concerning the extinction of the woolly mammoth. Full Review »
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- 6th - 8th
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Students explore the various issues and problems faced by endangered species globally. They research the plight of endangered species, create a poster of a selected animal, and present their poster and research to the class. 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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- 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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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine the characteristics of the peregrine falcon. They investigate endangered and extinct species, and how the environment affects the process. 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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- Kindergarten - 8th
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Students define the following words: extinction, endangered species, meteorite collision, glaciation and climate warming. They investigate that there are 307 species on the endangered list, and an average of 10-20 species are added each year. 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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- 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 »

