Learners explore the issue of endangered species. They read a summary sheet and case history handout, complete a summary form, define key vocabulary terms, and participate in a class discussion.

In this geography worksheet, high schoolers identify how to manipulate data on a range of endangered species. They create a bar graph of endangered animals from Africa, Asia, Australia, North America, or South America. Students use a...

Students research endangered species.  In this ecology and literacy research lesson plan, students work with a partner to research an endangered species of their choice. Students choose from a variety of presentation methods and...

Students explore wildlife conservation by investigating animal species that are near extinction due to their value as commodities. They defend the protection of an endangered species researched in class by creating an informational poster.

Young scholars research different mammals and create illustrations and narratives about them. Working individually or in small groups, students compose their rough drafts prior to creating their posters or dioramas. Young scholars...

In this ESL activity worksheet, students take endangered animals into consideration as they read a paragraph and find its text in the word maze.

In this endangered species worksheet, students read passages, match vocabulary to definitions, answer short answer questions, and more. Students complete 4 activities.

Biodiversity is essential for every habitat, but many species are at risk due to pollution and other factors. Explore several different species native to Illinois in a gallery walk with posters that learners have created after research...

Human attitudes toward the big bad wolf come into focus in a photo essay that asks viewers to consider their own feelings about the endangered species.

Students research endangered animal species that have 'beaten the odds' as they continue to survive longer than scientists had expected. They write individual pages for a class book about endangered species.

Students investigate the impact of the physical environment on an endangered species. They create a plan for the ideal care of the species and develop an advertisement to promote awareness about the need for its protection.

Students explore environmental awareness by participating in movie making. In this endangered species lesson plan, students discuss the problems dealing with sandhill cranes at a nearby beach and the impact our environment is having on...

Learners label the endangered species on the page.  In this investigative instructional activity students answer the questions on the instructional activity about endangered species. 

Four intriguing and scientific activities invite learners to explore the natural resources of their town. The activities cover concepts such as genetic traits, organizing species in a taxonomy, the differences between different species...

Students pick an endangered animal to research and report their findings to the class.

Students create a calendar of endangered species. In this preservation activity, students research endangered species of plants and animals around the Lake Pontchartrain Basin. Students gather facts about the endangered species and...

In this Steller sea lions worksheet, students read information and do activities on four pages. Students put life cycle events in chronological order.

Third graders identify environmental problems. In this natural resources instructional activity students participate in several activities that support critical thinking about the environment and natural resources. The students write,...

One of the best parts about teaching the littlest learners is that you can create thematic lessons that use one topic to address every subject. Here is a nice set of thematic teaching ideas that uses turtles and tortoises to teach...

As part of their study of the restoration projects on Santa Cruz Island, class members demonstrate their understanding of the connections among plant life, animals, and the actions of humans by crafting a model that reveals these...

What would you be willing to do to save an animal from extinction? After re-viewing a video about the restoration of the Island Fox on Santa Cruz Island, individuals adopt the point of view of one of the key players in the...

Visible Thinking Routines are designed to help learners deepen their understanding of what they are learning and enable them to communicate their understanding of concepts to others. Individuals adopt one of these routines to use to...

Young scholars engage in activities to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. In these animal lessons, students use vocabulary and comprehension skills to gain a better understanding of endangered animals. They also watch...

Students explore the environment by identifying invasive species. In this ecosystem observation lesson, students identify the native species that exist in an exotic land such as Hawaii and the impact of invasive plants, insects and...