Extra, extra, read all about it! Scholars research information on endangered species and produce a news report to share their findings with the rest of the class. In groups, they then consider engineering solutions to problems on habitat loss and other issues affecting endangered species.

Concepts

endangered species, habitat loss, news reporting, research reports, technology resources

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Instructional Ideas

• Team up with an English teacher for the lesson
• Invite a journalist to give a presentation

Classroom Considerations

• Learners should have completed the associated lesson (this is the fourth installment of a nine-part Life Science unit)

Pros

• Includes worksheet for the activity
• Lists some assessment suggestions

Cons

• None

Common Core

5.G.A.2 8.SP.A.1