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Students will learn what it means for species to be endangered. They will then select and research one endangered animal. They will use Inspiration
to create a concept map as they do their research. They will use this concept
map to create a book about their animal using Microsoft Publisher.
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| Before Reading |
- What does endangered mean?
- Place students into cooperative learning groups. Ask them to brainstorm a list of words that would describe a species that is endangered. Use the projector and this inspiration template to record each groups' ideas in a concept map. Print the map and display it in the room.
- Which animals are endangered?
- Use this Inspiration template to brainstorm a list of animals that students think might be considered endangered. Determine a time limit for this before beginning. Print the map and display it in the room.
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| During Reading |
- What does endangered mean?
- Use the projector to visit this website as a class to read about and discuss the definition of "endangered species." Modify the class' concept map to include new information students learn and remove information that is incorrect.
Select an Endangered Animal- This site has endangered animals listed alphabetically. Use the pull down menu to go to different letters.
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- Research an Endangered Animal
- Students should complete this concept map to organize information about the endangered animal they selected.
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| After Reading |
- Endangered Animal Book
- Students will use their Inspiration concept maps to complete this book template. Their book will explain what they have learned about the definition of endangered and about their specific animal.
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