Endangered Animals Bookmarks

Pupils learn how to identify which species of dragonflies or butterflies are found in their County by learning to read the Odonata or Lepidoptera checklist to find the scientific names; they also search field guides and the Internet for...

Students understand the importance of saving endangered species. In this endangered species lesson, students choose an endangered species and create a fund raising project to help save their chosen animal. Students create posters and...

Students research endangered animals and plants.  In this biology lesson plan, students are read Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species by Alexandra Wright before they begin searching for information to complete an endangered species...

Students collect information about buffalo and transform their classroom into a wildlife park. In this conservation lesson, students work in groups to research a question pertaining to buffalo populations and habitat requirements. They...

Pupils explore the basic species interdependency within an ecosystem. They explore how one species can affect several others. They discuss the importance of biodiversity in an ecosystem.

Students think about why species become extinct and why monk seals are on the verge of extinction. They conclude by writing and performing skits pretending they are Crittercam scientists studying monk seals.

Students research a biome.  In this biomes of the Earth activity, students discuss what they already know about ecology and view pictures of different biomes.  Students work in groups to research a different biome.  Students use the...

Students discover how to identify the butterflies or moths found in their Illinois County. They use the Lepidoptera database list to find the scientific names, searching field guides and the Internet for the common name.

Students identify the dragonflies found in their Illinois County by using the Odonata database list to find the scientific names, searching field guides and the Internet for (1) the common name (2) description (3) life habits and (4) a...