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Alex: Researching Dolphins as Endangered Mammals

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this interdisciplinary lesson, students work in groups of 3-4 to use the Internet for research. Students create reports and slideshow presentations (optional) defining dolphins as mammals and as an endangered species. Students will...
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Crash: A Tale of Two Species

For Students 9th - 10th
A documentary film about the horseshoe crab and its importance to a tiny shorebird known as the red knot bird. Human threats to the crab will directly threaten both the crab and the little bird who depends on it. Links to related topics...
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NOAA

Noaa: Endangered Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
"There are currently seven species of cetaceans in U.S. waters that are protected under the Endangered Species Act." This site provides links to each species as well as provides colorful and engaging pictures.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Endangered Animals for Kids: Wildlife Conservation

For Students 1st - 9th
Explore wildlife conservation including saving animal habitats, captive breeding, and tracking animal populations on this site.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Threatened

For Students 3rd - 8th
A threatened species is an official designation for a species that is likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future throughout all or a significant portion of its range. Some examples of threatened species in Wisconsin are...
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: New Threats Endanger Great Whales

For Students 9th - 10th
An article addressing new worries of the already endangered population of great whales of the world.
Handout
Alberta Online Encyclopedia

Alberta Online Encyclopedia: Alberta's Species at Risk

For Students 9th - 10th
This easy to follow site profiles the many species at risk in the province of Alberta. A drop menu lists each, and makes each available for collecting facts and photos. Excellent for a student researcher.
Interactive
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Listed Species Believed to or Known to Occur in Each State

For Students 9th - 10th
This page was created for quick access to pages that offer the most recent fact sheets, life history, and regulatory information for different animal species. Choose a state in the list to find a listing of animal species, and follow...
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Other

Australian Government: Threatened Species and Ecological Communities

For Students 9th - 10th
Read about the program that effects animals from becoming extinct. There are links to other organizations that work with the program.
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Other

Animal Info: Dama Gazelle

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.
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Canadian Wildlife Federation

Hinterland Who's Who: Roseate Tern

For Students 9th - 10th
Get the facts about the Roseate Tern. Besides finding a detailed physical description of one of Canada?s endangered species, you?ll also learn about some this tern?s unique facts and characteristics. Also included in this Bird Fact Sheet...
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Other

Letterboxing North America: Endangered Animals Florida: Perdido Key Beach Mouse

For Students 1st - 9th
As part of a state park scavenger hunt, read some biological and conservation facts about the endangered Perdido Key Beach Mouse.
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BBC

Bbc News: 'Frozen Ark' to Save Animal Dna

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes a British project to store frozen samples of DNA from endangered species. The goal is to preserve genetic information, should a species go extinct.
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Other

The Snow Leopard Conservancy

For Students 9th - 10th
This organization works to protect the snow leopard and to educate people about this endangered species.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Black Footed Ferret

For Students 9th - 10th
This site explores the physical characteristics and natural history of the black-footed ferret, as well as taking a deep look at how it has become an endangered species and what is being done to preserve it.
PPT
Scientific American

Scientific American Slideshow: Threatened Wildlife in the Here and Now

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Learn about species that are presently facing endangered status in North America as climate change affects each in different ways in this slideshow from Scientific American.
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Read Works

Read Works: Hidden Habitats

For Teachers 6th
[Free Registration/Login Required] An informational text about the discovery of a new species of bat. A question sheet is available to help students build skills in reading comprehension.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Manatees

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this video segment from Nature, a veterinarian talks about the Florida manatee, an endangered species.
Interactive
Defenders of Wildlife

Defenders of Wildlife

For Students 3rd - 8th
Defenders of Wildlife provides information and interactive media to teach students about planet Earth and its' inhabitants. Students can research endangered species (over 50 listed here), learn how to defend and protect the environment,...
eBook
Unite for Literacy

Unite for Literacy: Saving Animals From Extinction: The Black Rhinoceros

For Students 1st - 2nd Standards
Learn some facts about the black rhinoceros, an endangered species, in this book. Includes audio narration in English and Spanish with text in English.
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PBS

Pbs: Nature: Cheetahs in a Hot Spot

For Students 9th - 10th
Discover how cheetahs are built for speed and hunting, as well as what efforts are being put forth to protect and relocate these endangered animals in the wild.
Handout
Center for Educational Technologies

Exploring the Environment: Mountain Gorillas

For Students 9th - 10th
Try these learning activities to help understand issues around efforts to preserve an endangered species. Lots of information on the biology of mountain gorillas and the human factors that effect them.
Article
NPR: National Public Radio

Npr: Blue Whale Sighting Thrills Researchers

For Students 9th - 10th
National Public Radio reports on the blue whale, which has been on the endangered species list for almost 40 years. Find out why a recent siting off the coast of Alaska has given researchers some cause for optimism.
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American Institute of Biological Sciences

Action Bioscience: Biodiversity

For Students 9th - 10th
This site from the American Institute of Biological Sciences contains articles on a wide array of issues related to species diversity and extinction. Many articles available in Spanish.

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