What are Endangered Species?

In this lesson plan, students are taught about the needs of all living things, the causes of these living organisms becoming endangered, and ways that people can make a difference by making changes in the way we behave in our world. This lesson plan directly addresses the effects that people have on the environment and how this endangers the natural organisms in an ecosystem.

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What are Endangered Species?

Standards & Objectives

Learning objectives: 

Objectives 

The learner will:

  • reviewthe basic needs of all living things.
  • identify what happens whenthe basic needs of people, animals, and plants are not met.
  • know and understand the definitions of endangered species, extinct, basic needs, and habitat .
  • explore some of thereason why living things become extinct.
  • identify some of the things people can do to prevent endangered animals from becoming extinct.

Lesson Variations

Blooms taxonomy level: 
Understanding

Helpful Hints

Materials:

  • 25 index cards (or recycled paper cut in eighths) labeled "food"
  • 25 index cards (or recycled paper cut in eighths) labeled "water"
  • 25 index cards (or recycled paper cut in eighths) labeled "shelter"
  • chart paper
  • permanent marker
  • computer with Internet access

References

Contributors: 
Karla Fultz
Originator: 
Ayers Institute for Learning & Innovation