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Students explore wildlife conservation by investigating animal species that are near extinction due to their value as commodities. They defend the protection of an endangered species researched in class by creating an informational poster.

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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For Teacher Use
Duration
1 hr
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Project-Based Learning
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