Endangered Species PhotoARK Research Project
In leiu of a test for this unit, I assign each student an endangered or extinct species to research. Specifically, they will try to find out what that species' habitat and niche area and look for reasons why it is endangered. Finally, they will look for any efforts underway to try to preserve that species, either through the Endangered Species Act or CITES. This project uses the National Geographic PhotoARK project as a source for endangered species to research.
Essential concepts:Endangered species, habitat, niche, extinction, biodiversity.
