• 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. 

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.
  

Additional Prerequisites

• Students should have some background knowledge of what a species is and what it means to go extinct. 
  

Differentiation

• This article would work as a resource in a science class discussing ecosystem conservation, habitats, or species.
• Social studies classes could use this resource when working on U.S. history or important environmental legislation.
• Language arts classes could use this resource when practicing non-fiction reading skills.
• This article would be 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.

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