Endangered Species of CT
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Provided by: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection|Published on: May 20, 2024
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Synopsis
- This worksheet gives students information about Connecticut's endangered and threatened species and has activities for students to complete using the names of endangered species.
- Students will complete a fill-in-the-blank for facts about some of the endangered species, match species to their amount found in Connecticut, and complete a word search for the species on the endangered list.
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut
Languages: English
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Positives
- This worksheet seamlessly introduces and defines new vocabulary for students.
- Upside-down answer keys allow students to self-check their work and make this a great independent worksheet.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should undestand the importance of biodiversity and how animals rely on specific habitats.
- Students should know the terms habitat, trade, and orchid.
Differentiation
- Teachers can use this resource as a quick assignment, fill-in task, or homework.
- Students can create posters to inform others about a species of their choice and its status as endangered, threatened, or of special concern.
- After completing the activity, teachers can discuss how climate change and human activities contribute to habitat loss, increased nonnative species, and pollution.
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