Introduction
Hello Zoologists!
The endangered animals are in serious need of your help now! We need to save them from becoming extinct. You will choose one endangered animal species to learn about and teach others how they can help save these animals from disappearing forever.
Put on your zoo thinking hats - it is time to go on a webquest to help us find facts and information on endangered species!
Task
Objectives:
Students will be able to identify animals as living things, as well as endangered, and describe their habitat.
Students will be able to describe what the basic needs of a specific animal are and what happens when a living thing has all of these needs met.
Your job is to learn about 1 specific endangered animal. At the end of this webquest, you will be able to answer the following questions below:
Why is your animal endangered?
What can you do to help?
Where does your animal live?
What are some facts about your animal?
What does your animal eat?
How long does your animal typically live?
On your mark, Get set, GO!!!
When you find the answers write them down in your journal.
Process
1. Listen and learn about why animals become extinct or endangered?
2. Learn about the top 10 endangered animals. (jot down two key things you remember)
Find out in the videos below:
3. It is time to choose an endangered animal. Click on the link below to find a list of these animals.
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_status
4. Click on the animal and read important facts.
Where does your animal live?
What does your animal eat?
How does your animal protect itself?
How long does your animal typically live?
5. Next, record the animal name and facts in your journal.
6. Think about why your animal is endangered and what you can do to help?
7. Draw a picture of your animal in your journal so you have it for reference. (Label any key features)
8. Next, design a flyer or give a presentation that will draw people's attention and promote safety and protection for all animal.
9. Self reflecting: Think about what the world would be like if there were none left?
10. Brain Storm with a partner some ideas for how you will encourage others to help!
+ You can also explore with these fun resources/games below if you have extra time.
https://www.amnh.org/explore/ology/biodiversity/endangered-species-game2
https://sciencetrek.org/sciencetrek/topics/endangered_species/games.cfm
https://matchthememory.com/EndangeredAnimals
Evaluation
Fantastic work zoologists! You really did some serious investigating!
Rubric
Students name:_______________________________
All facts are listed in journal?
0 1 2
Drew a clear and neat picture?
0 1 2
Shared 2 facts with the class on endangered animals?
0 1 2
Stayed on task the entire time?
0 1 2
Could explain the basic needs of their animal (verbal question and response)?
0 2
Created a flyer/poster or gave a speech on how to protect and support these animals?
0 1 2
SCORE: _____
Conclusion
Great work! High Five! You completed your first ever webquest. You have learned lots of facts and information on your animal such as what they eat, where they live and how long they live. Now it is time to share with everyone!
Please listen as we go around the entire class and have everyone share two facts they learned about their animal! If you have any questions please raise your hand. :)
Reflection: I encourage you to share this experience with your parents after school. I'm sure they would love to know more and how much fun it was for you to explore this interesting topic!
Teacher Page
Mrs. Binkowski
Grade: 1st grade
Subject: Science
Standards:
- S.K-2: Identify plants and animals as living things.
- 4.1.1.A: Identify and describe the basic needs of living things in a terrestrial habitat.
- 4.1.1.D: Identify living things that are threatened, endangered, or extinct.