Endangered Species

Introduction

Introduction:

  • If an animal is threatened it means that it may become endangered if we do not take immediate steps to protect it. Animals that are considered to be endangered are in danger of becoming extinct and need our immediate attention and protection.
  • When an animal becomes extinct, it is gone forever. Animals serve many beneficial purposes to humans including medicinal, agricultural, and ecological uses. Species of animals need to be protected and saved so that future generations can experience their presence and value.
  • There are about 450 animals in the United States that are listed as endangered, and about 160 animals that are currently threatened.
Task

Task:

    In this web quest you will research different animal species on the endangered list and...

       1. Pick your favorite animal

       2. Learn important facts about that animal (habitat, eating habits, etc.)

        3. Prepare a presentation for your classmates:

            a) Must include pictures from the internet and pictureshand drawn by you.

                 b) Must include important endangered facts about your animal.

           c) Include what we can do to help our endangered animals from becoming extinct forever.

Process

PROCESS:

Here are a few websites to help you with your research paper:

          www.kidsplanet.org/animals

          www.nationalgeographic.com/kids/endangered

          www.endangeredspecies.com

          www.animalfactguide.com

          www.nature.org/kids

          www.discovery.com                       

 

Evaluation

Evaluation:

Each student will give a presentation of the animal of their choice. They will be evaluated by using the following rubric:

4

3

2

1

Information

There is information about all required   topics.

There is information about most required topics.

There is information about some required   topics.

There is no information about required topics.

Grammar and Punctuation

There are no spelling or punctuation errors.

There are 1-2 spelling or punctuation errors.

There are 3-4 spelling or punctuation errors.

There are more than 4 spelling or   punctuation errors.

Presentation

Students are able to
present what they learned to the class using all of the research from assignment.

 Students are able to
present what they learned to the class using most of the research from assignment.

 Students are able to
present what they learned to the class using some of the research from
assignment.

Students are unable to
present any information about what they learned.

Conclusion

CONCLUSION:               

Congratulations!

You have completed your Endangered Species research paper and presentation.You have gained the necessary knowledge to independently find information, organize a research paper, and present a plan to save your animal. You have truly made a difference in our world!

Credits