Introduction
Imagine a world where some of your favorite animals do not exist anymore. In today's world, many animal species are endangered, meaning they are in risk of becoming extinct and disappearing forever.
In this WebQuest, you will:
- explore different endangered species
- understand why they are endangered
- understand how people around the world are helping to protect them
By the end, you will make a creative project advocating for an endangered animal of your choice.
Task
Your mission is to become an “Endangered Animal Advocate.” You will:
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Choose an endangered animal (e.g., tiger, sea turtle, panda, orangutan).
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Research its habitat, diet, threats, and conservation efforts.
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Create a project to educate others about your animal and how to help protect it.
Examples of projects:
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Poster or infographic
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Digital slideshow or video
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Diary/journal from the perspective of the animal
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Before proceeding, watch the following video to better get to know what endangered animals are and what we can do to protect them:
Process
Step 1: Choose your animal
Start by picking one endangered animal that interests you present on the World Wildlife Fund website here.
Step 2: Research what you can about this animal
Look into the animal's:
- Diet: What does it eat and how does it feed?
- Habitat: Where does it live and in what type of environment?
- Reason of endangerment: Why is it endangered?
- Conservation efforts: How are people helping to save it?
Step 3: Organize the information
After being done with your research, organize the information into these categories: Diet, Habitat, Reason of endangerment, Conservation efforts.
Step 4: Choose your creative project
Choose one of the project formats mentioned earlier and start composing it using the information you gathered from your research,
Remember!! You're the animals' advocate, so your work needs to reflect the urgency of the animal's situation, so you'll be graded on how convincing your project is (including images, facts and examples...) but also for your call for action (what can everyone do to help?).
Step 5: Share your work
Present your creative project to the class after submitting it online.
Here are some resources you will have to use to complete your work:
https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/
https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_status
https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/endangered-species-save-our-species-information
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (4) | Good (3) | Fair (2) | Needs Improvement (1) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Content Accuracy | Facts are accurate and complete | Minor inaccuracies, mostly complete | Some inaccuracies, missing info | Many inaccuracies or incomplete |
| Creativity | Project is very creative and engaging | Some creative elements | Limited creativity | Lacks creativity |
| Organization | Information is well-organized and clear | Mostly organized | Somewhat disorganized | Disorganized, hard to follow |
| Presentation / Visuals | Excellent visuals; easy to understand | Good visuals | Few visuals | No visuals or unclear |
| Call to Action / Awareness | Strong message on helping animals | Some awareness | Limited message | No call to action |
Conclusion
By completing this WebQuest, you will:
- understand what endangered species are and why they need protection
- understand the effect of human action on wildlife
- develop skills in research, organization, creativity, and presentation
You're now an advocate for one of Earth's many beautiful animals :)
Credits
YouTube. (2023, July 10). What animals are endangered? | Endangered species explained for kids [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7ZvodUuXRE
World Wildlife Fund. (n.d.). Species directory: Endangered, vulnerable, and threatened animals. World Wildlife Fund. Retrieved September 27, 2025, from https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/directory?direction=desc&sort=extinction_status
Claire, I. (2025, July 15). Endangered animals names in English. 7ESL. https://7esl.com/endangered-animals/
The Great Projects. (2017, August 6). 16 endangered animals: A timeline. The Great Projects. https://www.thegreatprojects.com/blog/16-endangered-animals-a-timeline
Wildlife Nomads. (2025, April 15). 10 almost extinct sea animals that need our immediate attention. Wildlife Nomads. https://www.wildlifenomads.com/blog/almost-extinct-sea-animals-endangered-species/
National Geographic Kids. (n.d.). Animals. National Geographic Kids. Retrieved September 27, 2025, from https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. (2025, July 18). Endangered species: Save our species information. https://www.epa.gov/endangered-species/endangered-species-save-our-species-information
International Fund for Animal Welfare. (2024, May 17). Discover the animals living in the four layers of the forest. International Fund for Animal Welfare. https://www.ifaw.org/au/journal/animals-layers-forest