Tracking Endangered Animals by Satellite

By studying the assumed extinction, and subsequent rediscovery of the Ivory-billed Woodpecker, learners use maps and come up with a scenario for the rediscovery of the bird. This incredibly thorough lesson plan is chock-full of...

Young scholars view a video about the humpback whale and why it is endangered. In this endangered species lesson, students recognize the importance of observing and following an endangered species in an ecosystem. Young scholars identify...

In this 5 page worksheet about biodiversity, students complete 54 sentences by filling in the blanks and 2 charts about the connectivity of species.

Students apply satellite tagging data to investigate questions related to open-ocean animals, their habitats, and their migratory behaviors. They determine how physical or biological factors determine organism behavior using a data...

Students identify animals within a species by using their observation skills to record information, such as behavioral characteristics.

Explore the world's endangered species with a presentation and bingo game activity. After viewing a presentation about the meaning of endangered species as it relates to specific animals, kids play a game of bingo with cards that...

Reading comprehension and note-taking skills are practiced as young ecologists embark on this journey. Explorers visit a website where they will read about three ecosystems that are in danger. They use interactive programs to build a...

Students apply mathematic skills to discover the extent of the concern for endangered species. Students analyze graphs and look for trends in graphed results of endangered species on a global level.

Students research the impact humans have on the planet. In this animal survival instructional activity, students identify the changes humans have made to the environments of animals, such as badgers, from construction, global warming and...

Discover the true nature of animals by observing a habitat.  Pupils utilize a GPS system to mark a spot near school where animals can be safely observed and tracked. They collect data of the wildlife in the area for 6 months and create...