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At-Risk Species Lesson PlanAt-Risk Species Lesson Plan
Publisher
National Wildlife Federation
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3rd - 8th
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At-Risk Species

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Certain behaviors make species vulnerable to extinction and others protect them. By studying species that are currently endangered, learners draw conclusions about these behaviors. They then apply their conclusions to healthy species and make predictions about their sustainability.

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Concepts

endangered species, extinction, adaptations

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Compare characteristics of endangered, extinct, and healthy species

Classroom Considerations

  • Expects knowledge of endangered species
  • Requires use of Keep the Wild Alive cards found here: KWA Cards 

Pros

  • Includes ideas for extension of the main lesson
  • Provides a handout to help pupils organize ideas

Cons

  • None

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