Preservation and Destruction of Habitats  (5)


Introduction
Task
Process
Resources
Learning Advice
Evaluation
Conclusion

 

Introduction

To become extinct means to disappear forever, which is what happens to about three animal species per hour.  Man is the main reason these animals become threatened and, eventually, destroyed.  As you research, you will  discover not only things which destroy an animal's habitat but also ways to prevent this destruction.

Task

Your task is to visit the hyperlinks in Resources and find how an animal's habitat is destroyed and what things can be done to prevent this destruction and preserve an animal's habitat.  Use this research to complete the worksheet.  After your research, you will plan and develop your own organization which will focus on the preservation of the environment. 

Process

  • Click on the hyperlinks and read the information at each of the internet sites.  Remember, the hyperlinks are underlined.

  • Complete the worksheet based on the information you find on the internet.

  • Develop and write a plan for your organization focused on the preservation of the environment.

Resources

Causes of destruction

More causes of destruction

Endangered species

 How can you help? 

More ways to help

The animals

Learning Advice

  • Remember the sites where you will go to get your information are underlined.  They are called hyperlinks.

  • Use the BACK button in the upper left-hand part of the monitor to return to this page.

  • Write neatly.

Evaluation

You will be evaluated on the following:

  • Complete answers to questions on the worksheet

  • A plan of your organization focused on the preservation of the environment, which includes the purpose and goals of the organization,  and how advertising and fundraising are going to be conducted

  • No grammatical or spelling errors

  • Written neatly

Conclusion

Being aware of your responsibility to the preservation of the earth is the first step necessary to maintaining a healthy, thriving environment.  

 

Written by Shannon Dunn, Teresa Gardiner, and Allyson Reynolds, Mary Todd Elementary