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Literacy Activity Endangered Animals

This weeks activity

This week, we are going to create a ‘Save the animals’ poster

You are going to research endangered animals. You are going to find out where they live, what they eat and what is happening to their

homes/environments. You will then create a poster to save that animal.

What is an endangered animal?

An endangered animal is:- A species that is threatened with extinction- A species with a small habitat - A species that has a small population

An Orangutan is an example of anendangered animal. It is thought there are only around 7500 left in the world.

How might a species become endangered?

- Habitat loss: As forests and wild areas are cleared to make way for humans, many habitats are destroyed, leaving animals homeless.

- Disease: Introduced by humans or invading species, new diseases can attack plants and animals.

- Climate change: Weather becomes more extreme, unpredictable and varied with climate change andthis can affect habitats.

Let’s have a look at some endangered animals

Polar Bears

Sea Turtles

Mountain Gorilla

Your turn to research

Can you (with a little help from your parents) research other endangered animals?

Find out:

• Where they live

• What they eat

• Why they are/have become endangered

Choose your favourite animal and create a ‘Save the __(insert animal)__’ poster

Examples of posters

Remember…

Your task

Once you have finished your task, can you send a picture of beautiful posters to your teachers.

We cannot wait to see what endangered animal you have chosen to save!