Introduction
Topic
Endangered species and How to protect them
- Hello, everyone! It's time for an enjoyable English class. Let's get started right away. Today's topic is "Endangered species and how to protect them."
Purpose
The Earth is a space where countless living organisms coexist. New life forms appear, and some naturally disappear over time. However, due to many current problems, the Earth is facing a crisis where numerous species are disappearing at an alarming rate. Human activities, in particular, have a significant impact on this. Through this topic, we aim to help students recognize the value of various living organisms and, furthermore, explore ways to protect them through various activities. This will raise awareness of the importance of protecting endangered animals.
- Why should we care about endangered species and learn how to protect them?
- What endangered species are there in the world?
Task
Objective
Students will first need to understand what endangered species are, and the first activity will involve this topic. After that, they will work in groups to explore various endangered animal species from around the world, aiming to raise awareness about endangered species. Based on the information they find, they will create and share an animal encyclopedia to expand their thinking. Finally, they will reflect on what they can do to protect these animals and put their ideas into practice to conclude the activities.
- So, Let's find out about endangered animals in the world and announce ways to protect them.
Project
-We will proceed with the project learning during the 5th session.
-We have to solve four missions.
-Let's read all four missions together
mission 1. Endangered species? What is that?
mission 2. Let's Travel Around the World !
mission 3. Making a Endangered Animal Book!
mission 4. How can we protect endangered animals?
-Can you all do it?
-Let's go!!!!!
Process
Mission 1. Endangered species? What is that?
Meaning of endangered species & examples
- Do you know what endangered species are?
- Are endangered animals and extinct animals the same?
- Let's watch a video of extinct and endangered animals together
- Watch the video paying attention to the difference between endangered and extinct animals.
*think about the following questions.
1. What did you see in the video?
2. What was the video about?
- Can you understand the difference between endangered and extinct animals?
Plus Mission. Let's read the newspaper and solve the quiz.
1. Click on the link and read the chapters of the titles below.
Why Endangered Species Matter – State of the Planet
<Extinction rates are accelerating>
<How many species are endangered?>
<The web of life>
<What are the consequences of extinction?>
2. Read this article and come into the next quiz link.
( google forms link )
Mission 2. Let's Travel Around the World !
- Now let's travel around the world and research endangered animals.
- I'll decide which country you'll travel to in groups.
Group 1 : Korea https://padlet.com/yeongju22471/team-korea-g35rrny2k8ccaq9n
Group 2 : United State of America https://padlet.com/s37958511/team-united-state-of-america-9jx61x5xnojuu5kd
Group 3 : Russia https://padlet.com/s37958511/team-russia-gxnhg74gysjboru
Group 4 : Brazil https://padlet.com/s37958511/team-brazil-ez7e14o3fu9ld4pz
Group 5 : Egypt https://padlet.com/s37958511/team-egypt-ppcchntuavel6adj
- Go to the link in your group and solve the task.
Mission 3. Making a Endangered Animal Book! (3rd and 4th sessions)
- Let's move to the map and take a look at what we investigated in Mission 2
-Make an endangered species animal book based on what we investigated in Mission 2.
- Each person makes a page of the whole book and writes down the introduction of an endangered animal.
- Please include the endangered species designation grade, habitat, cause of crisis, food, animal Painting, and animal names in the book.
https://www.miricanvas.com/v/13xvjft
(ex. This is an example. )
- Let's go into the link presented, upload your page in padlet, and present it.
A map of the endangered species in our class (padlet link)
Mission 4. How Can We Protect Endangered Animals?
(1). Think about it.
How to protect them?
What can we do in our lives to help endangered animals?
- Go into the link, find the slide that corresponds to your number, and create a mind map
(2). Let's explore.
How can we protect endangered species?
If you need further research, come in here.
Click the link and refer to this chapter. "What you can do about extinction"
Why Endangered Species Matter – State of the Planet (columbia.edu)
1. What are some of the things you can do to prevent the extinction of animals in the article?
https://padlet.com/twoparks222/how-can-we-protect-endangered-species-71oilzi4lt5v2gff
(Please put the answer on the padlet.)
(3). We all promise.
- Let's write a pledge of what we can do to protect endangered species.
https://padlet.com/twoparks222/how-can-we-protect-endangered-species-71oilzi4lt5v2gff
Evaluation
Category(Proportion) |
How is the evaluation conducted? |
Day 1: Understanding Endangered Species through Videos and Articles & Solving Quizzes(20%) |
- Quiz |
Day 2: Researching Endangered Species Around the World and Posting on Padlet(25%) |
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Day 3-4: Creating Posters and Writing Explanations (Endangered Species Book)(30%) |
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Day 5: Understanding the Importance of Protecting Endangered Species and Developing Action Plans(25%) |
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Conclusion
We have learned about the definition and types of endangered species, explored examples from around the world, and created posters about endangered animals.
Why do you think it is important for us to protect these animals?
What actions can we take in our daily lives to help prevent extinction?
I hope you will continue to pay attention to the protection of endangered animals and find ways for animals and humans to coexist.
As we conclude this WebQuest, let us reflect on these questions and commit to living in a way that supports the protection of endangered species.
Thank you for your participation!