Endangered Species of Canada
ASSIGNMENT: Create a POSTER to try to persuade others to
help save an endangered animal of Canada!
1. Select an endangered animal from the following list to research.
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Whooping crane
Spotted Owl
Harlequin Duck
Acadian Flycatcher
Swift Fox
Beluga Whale
Wolverine
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Eastern Cougar
Vancouver Island Marmot
Sea Otter
Blue Racer Snake
Leatherback Turtle
Blanchard’s Cricket Frog
Acadian Whitefish
2. Research the following information about your animal:
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A description of the ecosystem in which it lives
What your animal eats
Why it is in danger
How it may contribute or help our environment
What efforts have been taken, if any, to help save this species
What more can be done to help save your animal
Any other interesting facts
3. Make your poster!
 Draw a picture of your animal in the middle of your poster paper
(or you may cut-out and paste a picture if you prefer)
 Make a title for your poster, including the name of your animal
 In a creative way, include the information your researched from
step number 2 in your poster
 Be sure to use lots of colour and contrast to make your poster
appealing for your audience
Helpful Websites:
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www.speciesatrisk.gc.ca/default_e.cfm
www.cws-scf.ec.gc.ca/theme.cfm?lang=e&category=12
www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?cid=4&id=232
archives.cbc.ca/IDD-1-75-1391/science_technology/endangered_species/
www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/escanada.htm
www.naturecanada.ca/cwn_parkspeople_fr.asp