endanger species
Created by julia vex


ID #: 1904

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Lesson Summary
Defining what an endangered species is, exploring possible causes, and creating a hypothesis to prevent extinction or increase species population. Students will use technology to explore the seven continients, select an endangered species to research, and present their findings to the class.

Learning Objectives and Computer Functions
This lesson plan uses 0 objectives.

Problem
Problem Nature
Preservation of endangered species and awareness of man made effects on the environment.

Problem Data
located

Notes on Using Data
Students may not be able to find an agency that is actively protecting the species they chose. If so, students will locate another similar species and evaluate that organizations efforts.

Problem Statement
If you are unable to locate an agency that is actively protecting the species you chose, then locate another similar species and critique that organizations attempt to save that species.

Data Manipulation
Instructions
The learner used computers at level

Integration Strategies
intermediate

Organization Strategies
Make a compare and contrast chart showing what has changed: food supply/food chain, human causes

Elaboration Strategies
Students will write a document that summarizes their findings in paragraph form, save images and hypothesis their idea of saving the species

Results Presentation
One page report which includes the species they chose, the causes of endagerment, the organization that is attempting to protect the species and a critique of their efforts, and a hypothesis of what they (the students) propose to do about the particular endangered species.

Students will present their findings and hypothesis regarding their action to save the endangered species to the class.

Activities
 Activities Before Using the Computer
Discuss species they want to choose

Strategies to develop students' attitudes towards the problem, motivation, and overall mindfulness:
Present power point presentation which identifies what an endangered species by discussing it with the class. Show examples of endangered species with descriptions similar to what is requested in the lesson. Lastly, show a slide of the continents and assign students to a particular continent.

 

Activities While Using the Computer
Students will work at the computer groups

Group Information:
Navigator of internet sites
Processor of information
Editor of information

 

Activities After Using the Computer
Compile information, write it up in word form, and practice presenting it for the class

Supporting Activities
Discussing the species they will chose. Predicting what may be the causes of the species endangerment and ways they could reverse this problem.

Assessment
Students will be assessed by means of:

Included in the assessment:
Write up, presentation, and group cooperation.




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