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Iucn: Red List of Threatened Species

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Find out about endangered animals featured here from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Search through thumbnails to view previous months' species of the day to learn more.
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Species at Risk in Ontario

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource provides an interesting overview of endangered species in Canada and Ontario.
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Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: Endangered Species List

For Students 2nd - 8th
List of the top 10 endangered species.
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Iucn Red List: Threatened Species

For Students 9th - 10th
The IUCN Red List is a global database of information about threatened species which is used by conservation groups around the world to focus their efforts. A search for a species reveals detailed information about it, the threats it...
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US Environmental Protection Agency

Epa: Endangered Species: Save Our Species Information Shortnose Sturgeon

For Students 1st - 9th
Find out about the Alabama Sturgeon, a freshwater fish common in the Mobile basin.
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US Fish and Wildlife Service

National Conservation Training Center: Endangered Means There's Still Time

For Students 9th - 10th
This site contains a slide presentation of endangered species. At the bottom of the page are links to a glossary and quiz questions.
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Science Education Resource Center at Carleton College

Serc: Which Strategy Is Best to Ensure the Conservation of Endangered Species?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This instructional activity is an exploration of the topic of captive breeding in zoos and aquariums, and whether this is the best option for preserving endangered species. (The National Geographic instructional activity referenced on...
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Text Project

Text Project: Fyi for Kids: Counting Endangered Animals [Pdf]

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
This FYI for Kids (Volume 5, Issue 2) article focuses on counting endangered animals including how they count them and why. It uses two examples of the use of modern technology to count endangered animals: panthers and humpback whales.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Threatened and Endangered

For Students 3rd - 8th
This site provides detailed descriptions and factual information on Wisconsin's Threatened and Endangered animals and plants.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Endangered Species

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
The topic of endangered species is one that needs to be addressed with every student. As more and more plants and animals become extinct, young scholars, as inhabitants of this ecosystem, need to be aware that human actions affect the...
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Endangered Species

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Students research and create a brochure project on an endangered species of their choice integrating aspects of math, science, social studies, art, reading and writing. This project allows the students to make connections across the...
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World Wildlife Fund for Nature

World Wildlife Fund: Ranger Club (Dutch Version)

For Students 9th - 10th
The Dutch version of the World Nature Fun's Ranger Club children's site. Students learn about endangered animals in different habitats, obtain pictures through the animal library and play games. Some sections of the resource offer paid...
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NOAA

Noaa: Northwest Salmon

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource presents information about the causes of salmon decline, endangered species act and more at this readable resource with nice images.
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National Geographic Kids

National Geographic Kids: Animals: Leatherback Sea Turtles

For Students 3rd - 8th
Children will enjoy this engaging profile of Leatherback sea turtles, an endangered species.
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Wwf: Species Directory: Endangered, Vulnerable, and Threatened Animals

For Students 9th - 10th
A directory of animal species endangered or under threat. Click on 'Conservation Status' to sort the list. Each species is accompanied by pictures, characteristics, facts, a map, threats they face, and what the WWF is doing to help them.
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Bagheera

Bagheera: Endangered Species

For Students 9th - 10th
Bagheera provides an education site devoted to educating people about vanishing and extinct animals and their impact on the environment.
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In Pieces: 30 Species. 30 Pieces. 1 Fragmented Survival.

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this interactive exhibition featuring 30 of the world's most interesting but unfortunately endangered species. The exhibition provides useful research information and a video on each endangered animal.
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Alabama Learning Exchange

Alex: Endangered Species

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This is a biology or environmental science lesson that incorporates technology. This project-based plan is designed to be used as students study the factors that affect the dynamic equilibrium of populations and ecosystems. This lesson...
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Endangered Animals for Kids: How They Become Extinct

For Students 1st - 9th
How do endangered species and animals become extinct? Hunting, pollution, loss of habitat, and introduced species all play a part and are discussed on this site.
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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.
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Scholastic

Scholastic: Discussion Guide: Endangered Animals

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Scholastic presents this discussion guide of "Endangered Animals" by Faith McNulty. The guide includes discussion questions, extension activities, and more.
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Environmental Education for Kids

Eek!: Species With Status: Special Concern

For Students 3rd - 8th
Species of special concern are species for whom some issue is suspected, either in abundance or distribution, but not yet proven. Its main purpose is to bring attention to species of concern before they become threatened or endangered....
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NOAA

Noaa: Threatened, Endangered & Depleted Seals & Sea Lions

For Students 9th - 10th
Resource provides information about endangered and depleted seals and sea lions. Great photos of the animals and clear, readable information.
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Ducksters

Ducksters: Endangered Animals

For Students 1st - 9th
Kids: What is an endangered animal? Many species are in danger of becoming extinct. How can we help?

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