Students identify types of turtles off the coast of Oaxaca. They become acquainted with the Mexican Turtle Center. They create a project (mural, map, panel discussion, logo/design) to communicate researched information.

Students student the concept of bycatch, the act of unintentionally catching certain living creatures using fishing equipment. They determine the difference between bycatch and target creatures. They discover what species become bycatch...

Second graders create a proposal for the Science Spectrum to have an exhibit of a wide variety of aquatic animals for the children of the South Plains. These students would like to see aquatic animals up close.

Students explore the ecological foundation of India's and ways to save the forests, water and the India tiger. After a lecture on identifying a healthy forest and the importance of the animals, students participate in activities to...

Fourth graders increase their comprehension of science terms by playing a vocabulary matching game. In small groups, they take turns trying to match vocabulary terms with the correct definitions. Missed words are added to the students'...

Students discuss the different threats to various marine life. Through research, groups examine threats to specific marine life, evaluate the situation, and develop possible solutions to help marine life regain stability. Conservation...

In this relative pronouns learning exercise, students choose the correct relative pronoun to introduce the adjective clauses in sentences. Five multiple choice questions are included.

In this English activity, students read "Paul McCartney's Beijing Olympics Boycott," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Links to the Gulf Point, endangered species and habitats, and Great Lakes declining amphibians. There are links to events, laws, species and related resources.

The U.S Fish and Wildlife Service presents The Endangered Species Coloring Book. A PDF file filled with pictures and descriptions of eight endangered plant and animals.

Students select an endangered or threatened animal to research, locate it on a map, and create a persuasive essay or poster to convince others to help the animals.

Students explore the effects that ecosystem disruptions can have on animal populations. They learn about the disruptions that have driven three species-the Madagascar fish eagle, the Iberian lynx, and the rowi kiwi, to the brink of...

Find out about conservation biology as it relates to endangered and threatened species. Learn about the factors contributing to the loss of species and what efforts have helped bring some animals back form the brink of extinction.

A directory of animal species endangered or under threat. Click on 'Conservation Status' to sort the list. Each species is accompanied by pictures, characteristics, facts, a map, threats they face, and what the WWF is doing to help them.

Learn about manatee migration and the impact that tourists who get too close to the endangered animals may be having on their ability to survive. Includes video.

Comprehensive reference information about the caribou. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this endangered animal.

Comprehensive reference information about the brown bear. Includes taxonomic classification, specimens, and other details about this endangered animal.

Illustrated entry describes the long-beaked Crane along with providing details about its habitat, physical characteristics, diet, breeding, and status as an endangered animal.

Illustrated entry describes the Crested Penguin along with providing details about its habitat, diet, breeding, status as an endangered animal, and other facts.

An in-depth look into the potential benefits to animal cloning. This process could provide us with food designed to help fight disease, protect endangered species, enhance livestock, and create opportunity for biomedical research.

This site contains a slide presentation of endangered species. At the bottom of the page are links to a glossary and quiz questions.

Kids: What is an endangered animal? Many species are in danger of becoming extinct. How can we help?

Scientists often need to gather information in order to form a deeper understanding of the problem. Can your team gather scientific evidence to help inform the design of a device that will help move endangered animals from one protected...

This site contains a variety of information on the dama gazelle. Detailed statistics and trends on this endangered species.