People and endangered species
http://www.nationalgeographic.com/xpeditions/lessons/08/g35/endangered.html
A lesson plan for Grade 4 Science
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- Appropriate grades
- 4
- Subjects
- science (biology and life science)
- Provider
- National Geographic
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In this lesson from the National Geographic Xpeditions website, students examine some endangered species and the ways that human activities contribute to species endangerment. Students are asked to devise their own species protection plans.
Students will:
- complete the Preserving Biodiversity family activity
- describe reasons why biodiversity is important
- research and take notes on five endangered species
- discuss the ways that human activities contribute to declining biodiversity
- devise plans to help protect endangered species
North Carolina Curriculum Alignment
Science (2005)
Grade 4
- Goal 1: The learner will make observations and conduct investigations to build an understanding of animal behavior and adaptation.
- Objective 1.01: Observe and describe how all living and nonliving things affect the life of a particular animal including:
- Other animals.
- Plants.
- Weather.
- Climate.
- Objective 1.03: Observe and discuss how behaviors and body structures help animals survive in a particular habitat.
- Objective 1.04: Explain and discuss how humans and other animals can adapt their behavior to live in changing habitats.
- Objective 1.01: Observe and describe how all living and nonliving things affect the life of a particular animal including:
