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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Endangered Species: Not Only Animals

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students research endangered animals and plants.  In this biology activity, students are read Will We Miss Them? Endangered Species by Alexandra Wright before they begin searching for information to complete an endangered species...
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Website
US Department of Agriculture

Usda: Plants National Database

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides a database of standardized information on plants. Click on Photo Gallery to view photographs of various categories of plants, including noxious plants and crops.
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Handout
Other

Center for Plant Conservation: National Collection of Imperiled Plants

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides an extensive list of the endangered plants throughout the United States
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Website
Texas Parks and Wildlife

Texas Parks and Wildlife: Threatened and Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
A comprehensive site covering the endangered species in Texas. Includes information about endangered species laws, why it is important to protect these species, and more. Click on the different regions under "Navigate To Another Wildlife...
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Website
US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Conservation

For Students 9th - 10th
Official site with information and resources relating to all aspects of environmental conservation: data, maps and laws. Specific environmental information by zip code provides immediate relevance to your world.
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Website
US Fish and Wildlife Service

U.s. Fish and Wildlife Service: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains information on endangered species. Learn what the U.S. government is doing about this problem.
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Interactive
American Museum of Natural History

American Museum of Natural History: Ology: Endangered!

For Students 3rd - 6th
After making the gameboard, play this interactive learning game that teaches about "The Endangered Species Act", a law that protects animals and plants that are in danger of going extinct.