TeacherStudent Please Click the bubble that applies to you
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MAIN MENU What does endangered mean? Endangered vs. Threatened
Most Popular Endangered Animals Why are These Animals Endangered?
Conservation Efforts What Can You Do? Quiz
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Given the information contained in this power point, students
will be able to identify key terms and concepts associated with
endangered animals and complete the quiz following this lesson with
80% accuracy.
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TARGET AUDIENCE Due to the complexity of this lesson and the
higher level of vocabulary I am targeting an audience of fourth
grade or above. I would not use this lesson for anyone over sixth
grade. Main menu
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DEFINITION An endangered species is a native species that faces
a significant risk of extinction in the near future throughout all
or a significant portion of its range.
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CATEGORIES Least Concern - There is no immediate threat to the
survival of the species. Large mouth valve snail
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CATEGORIES Near Threatened - May become vulnerable, endangered,
or critically endangered in the near future. American Bison
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CATEGORIES Vulnerable - The species faces a high risk of
extinction in the wild. Pacific Horned Frog
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CATEGORIES Endangered - The species faces a very high risk of
extinction in the wild. Adriatic Salmon
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CATEGORIES Critically Endangered - The species faces an
extremely high risk of extinction in the wild. Sumatran Tiger
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CATEGORIES Extinct in the Wild - The species only survives in
captivity, there are no longer any individuals in the wild. Pre
David's Deer
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CATEGORIES Extinct - All individuals of the species have died
in the wild and in captivity. Great Auk
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THREATENED Threatened species are any species (including
animals, plants, fungi, etc.) which are vulnerable to endangerment
in the near future.
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EXAMPLE Bengal TigerHumpback Whale
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WORLD WILDLIFE FUND CONSERVATION EFFORTS The World Wildlife
Foundation raises funds for endangered animals in many different
ways. Visit their website to find out more.
http://worldwildlife.org/
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STEPS TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION Many other similar organizations
have been set up to protect endangered wildlife. Some organizations
ask for donations or hold fundraisers. Another popular way to raise
funds for endangered wildlife is to allow people to be an honorary
adoptee to an endangered species.
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JOIN IFAW AS A CHAMPION FOR ANIMALS Talk with your parents
about becoming a champion for animals for a small monthly donation.
You can find all necessary information by following this link:
https://www.ifaw.org/united-states/secure/donate/drtv-
woa?ms=USUDE130712001&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=ifaw&utm_c
ampaign=grants&gclid=CKvXqrqk8roCFe1FMgodZGMAEA
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SPONSOR A SPECIES ON AROCHA AROCHA is a similar Christian based
website where you can adopt a species of your choice. Check it out
here: http://www.arocha.org/int-en/index.html
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Q: Which of the following is NOT one of the top 10 endangered
species? Humpback Whale Snow Leopard Asian Tree Frog
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Q: True or Falsethere are five levels of endangerment True
False
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Q: True or FalseVulnerable is one of the levels of endangerment
True False
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Q: Extinct in the Wild means. There are no more of that animal
anywhere There are no more of that animal in zoos Those animals are
only left in zoos
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Q: Which one of these organizations were not mentioned(click
one)
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Q: Which of these were NOT a reason for endangerment? Disease
Habitat Destruction Pollution Domestication
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Q: True or False?Endangered and Threatened Species are the same
TrueFalse
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Q: True or False?A ROCHA is a Christian conservation
organization TrueFalse
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Q: True or False?Polar Bears are an endangered species
TrueFalse
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Q: True or False?There isnt ANYTHNG you can do to help
endangered wildlife TrueFalse
