There are between 7 and 10 MILLION species on earth, but up to a third are
threatened with extinction. Let’s try to explore these animals and plants before
they become extinct – and try to help them thrive.
CONNECT:
- Learn top 10 facts about endangered species: https://www.theschoolrun.com/homework-help/conservation-and-endangered-species
- This century has been called the 6th age of extinction. Watch out why at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaKTGJ1UAGM
- Why do animals become endangered? Several answers are given at https://kidsdiscover.com/spotlight/endangered-species/
- Plants are endangered too; see some examples at https://www.pbs.org/video/endangered-species-endangered-plants-vmc1fj/
CREATE:
- Give a hand to endangered animals at https://www.greenkidcrafts.com/endangered-animal-handprint-craft/
- Here are 13 activities for kids to learn about endangered species: https://www.naturespath.com/en-us/blog/13-activities-kids-learn-endangered-animals/
- Get arty with these project ideas about endangered species: http://www.savingendangeredspecies.org/art-and-craft-activities.html
CARE:
- See some of most endangered animals – and what you can do to save them at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1IDQSeJ1cs
- Here are 9 ways you can help threatened species: http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/threatened/publications/factsheet-green-kids-guide-threatened-species-9-ways
- Worldwildlife.org suggests several ways that you can make a big difference in helping endangered species: https://www.worldwildlife.org/how-to-help
CAREERS:
There’s no danger that a job involving endangered species will go
extinct. Check out some of the lively career possibilities.
- https://wildlife.org/next-generation/career-development/careers/
- https://www.trade-schools.net/articles/wildlife-jobs
- https://www.environmentalscience.org/career/endangered-species-biologist
