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Endangered Species Game ActivityEndangered Species Game Activity
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American Museum of Natural History
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6th - 12th
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45 mins
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Endangered Species Game

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Multiple factors affect the survival of endangered species. A hands-on activity has learners explore those factors. They play a board game that highlights factors such as human influence, habitat availability, and new species introduction.

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Concepts

endangered species, habitats, survival

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Laminate game boards for use over multiple class periods and years
  • Use as an introduction to a lesson on endangered species

Classroom Considerations

  • Prepare game boards prior to the lesson for time efficiency

Pros

  • Uses a gaming approach to hold pupils' attention
  • Includes links to additional resources

Cons

  • None

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