Diminishing habitats is a real concern that is threatening endangered species. Learners examine these concerns by studying the prairie chicken. Groups get a card with characteristics and threats to the species that they turn into skits.

Concepts

animal adaptations, adaptations, endangered species, wildlife conservation, habitat loss, habitats

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Additional Tags

science

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Instructional Ideas

• If the class lives near a grassland, take pupils to observe the features of the habitat
• Have pupils research data on the population of the prairie chicken over time and graph it to look for patterns

Classroom Considerations

• Some may not be comfortable performing in front of a group

Pros

• Adaptable to different grade levels
• Allows groups to be creative with their presentations

Cons

• None