Endangered
Species
By: Alyssa Krasovec
Introduction
Lesson
Quiz
Introduction
 In this lesson we will be talking about
endangered species and why they are
becoming endangered and how to help
save endangered species. This is for
students grades 3rd-4th science. This will
be covering the Ohio content standards
of living things.
How this lesson works
 To be able to work this lesson there are a
few directions I have to give you first.
There will be icons on each page, one
being a homepage, which has the home
icon and will take you back to the
beginning, and then to move forward a
page or backwards a page you will use the
arrow icons. There will be labeled quiz
answers to choose also.
What is an endangered
species?
 An endangered species is a group of animals that are
in danger of extinction. This danger can come from a
loss of natural habitat, hunting, or widespread plague.
The number of these animals is low.
Endangered Species
Giant Panda
Grey Wolf
Javan Rhinoceros
Endangered Species
Tiger
Polar Bear
Pacific Walrus
Why they are becoming
endangered
 Habitat Destruction: Animals loosing their habitat due
to fire, deforestation, and human impact.
 Exotic Species: Intentional or accidental, disrupts
balance of habitat. (I.e food and water)
 Other factors: disease, pollution, and limited
distribution.
How to save them
 Conserve habitats: Protecting animals habitats,
removing weeds and rubbish, and protecting national
parks
 Make more space: Making more space for animals by
putting out birdfeeders, birdbaths, composts in your
garden, or plant a tree.
 Recycle: Ride bikes, turn off lights when not needed,
turn off water when brushing teeth, and recycle old
toys or plastic.
 Planting: Planting native plants and trees in your area.
The End
 You have finished the lesson! You now can
choose to go back to the beginning of the
lesson and start over or you can move on and
go to the the quiz and test how much you’ve
learned.
Quiz
1.) Which animal is and endangered species?
A.) Dog
B.) Cat
C.) Tiger
D.) Deer
Incorrect, Try again!
Try Again!
Correct, Great Job!
Next Question
Quiz
2.) Does endangered mean there are many or few left?
A.) Many
B.) Few
Incorrect, Try again!
Try Again
Correct, Great Job!
Next Question
Quiz
3.) What doesn’t cause animals to become endangered?
A.) Farming
B.) Hunting
C.) Fires
D.) Deforestation
Incorrect, Try again!
Try Again!
Correct, Great Job!
Go to citations
Citations
 http://answers.askkids.com/Weird_Science/what_is_
the_definition_of_endangered
 http://www.earthsendangered.com/
 http://www.earthsendangered.com/list.asp
 http://www.endangeredspecie.com/\
 http://moderncelebs.blogspot.com/2011/01/top-10-
lists-most-endangered-species-on.html