Endangered Animals WebQuest

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Introduction

Many animal species are endangered and, unless something is done to help them, they could disappear forever.   The first step to doing something is to understand the problem.  Are you ready to help? 

 

Task

Each person will research one endangered animal.  Students will answer questions on their report forms.  Be sure to cite the sources where you found your information.  You will then then write a rough draft for your report.   Next you will type your report during computer lab in Microsoft Word.

 

Resources: 

The following is a list of available sources:

 

Internet Resources:

Endangered Earth

Sheppard's Software Endangered Animals 101

Endangered Species

Living on the Brink

iconn.org

 

Print Resources:

Earth's Endangered Animals series by Bobbie Kalman

 

Process

Students will use an online dictionary to look up vocabulary words.  Topics will be assigned. Individuals will research their specific endangered animal and create an Endangered Animal Report in Microsoft Word using the Super3 Information Skills.

 

Evaluation

You will do a self-evaluation using the following rubric:
Endangered Animal Report Rubric

 

Conclusion

You  have learned why animals become endangered and what can be done to protect them.  What will you do? Have some fun with the Endangered Animals Game as you think it over.

 

Extension

Extend your learning:  Visit Defenders of Wildlife and learn all about a wide variety of endangered animals or earn extra credit and visit their  Web of Life page and answer these questions. 

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