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Endangered Species PBL

These resources are meant to help students complete an extended research project focusing on different vulnerable/endangered species and the threats they face.

Date Added to MERLOT:: June 20, 2020
Created by:: Danielle Garcia
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World Wild Life (Presentation)

This website allows students to explore multiple endangered species, their life history, and the threats they face. I... More
Human Nature - Conservation International Blog (Collection)

This blog is updated regularly and is full of current events to help students understand current challenges facing the... More
Sea Turtle Survival League Educator's Guide (Simulation)

This simulation is a great way for students to practice scientific skills while using real data. This site, which comes... More
National Parks Conservation Association (Reference Material)

This website does a great job of summarizing conservation efforts by the National Park Conservation Association here in... More
IMPACT Science Endangered Species projet (External link)

This is a comprehensive set of lessons and resources for an endangered species project. I would use these lessons as a... More

This is a comprehensive set of lessons and resources for an endangered species project. I would use these lessons as a general guide for topics related to understanding vulnerable species. Each lesson also comes with clear links to NGSS dimensions. Although each would need to be edited for a specific class, they are a great jumping off point for presentations, complete with in-class assignments and homework.
Bringing Them Back to Life: National Geographic Article (Link to PDF) (External link)

This article from National Geographic demonstrates the length to which scientists could (or should) go to preserve... More

This article from National Geographic demonstrates the length to which scientists could (or should) go to preserve endangered species. I would use this as a debate topic at the end of a module so students could practice engaging in an argument from evidence, a NGSS Science and Engineering Practice, while applying their newfound knowledge of the causes of endangered species and the effects (positive and negative) of conservation efforts.