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An Introduction to Endangered Species Lesson PlanAn Introduction to Endangered Species Lesson Plan
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ARKive
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6th - 8th
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An Introduction to Endangered Species

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Explore the world's endangered species with a presentation and bingo game activity. After viewing a presentation about the meaning of endangered species as it relates to specific animals, kids play a game of bingo with cards that represent each species.

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Concepts

endangered species, conservation, animals, wildlife

Additional Tags

science

Instructional Ideas

  • Laminate game boards for future use
  • Have kids research specific endangered species, either in groups or individually
  • Assign the presentation for homework or as a computer lab activity
  • Add a challenge to the bingo game by naming characteristics of a species, rather than the name, and having kids identify that species on their cards

Pros

  • A fun way to learn about endangered species
  • Great for Earth Day or your lesson on conservation

Cons

  • None

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