Endangered Species Act
Articles/Websites
Grades6, 7, 8Biology, Civics
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What it is
- This article details the history and impacts of the Endangered Species Act, which protects the habitat of species in the United States that are near extinction.
- Students will learn about how the act came to be, what other legislation came before, how species are identified, and how the protections can help endangered species survive.
Teaching tips
Positives
- This resource includes a thorough explanation of the history behind the Endangered Species Act for students.
- The images and related information are engaging and helpful for visual learners.
Prerequisites
- Students should have some background knowledge of what a species is and what it means to go extinct.
Differentiation & Implementation
- This article would work as a resource in a science class discussing ecosystem conservation, habitats, or species.
- Social studies classes can use this resource when working on U.S. history or important environmental legislation.
- Language arts classes can use this resource when practicing non-fiction reading skills.
- This article is a great introductory activity as a whole class read-aloud and discussion starter. Afterward, have students explore the Endangered Species List and choose one animal to research and create a presentation about. Students can present their findings to their peers.
From the scientist review
This brief article describes the history of the Endangered Species Act and the impact it has contributed to accelerating conservation efforts. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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