Emilie
Johnson
SLM 521
Web Dropin #2
This
panda bear is an endangered species.
An endangered species is a certain kind of animal or plant that is close
to becoming extinct on Earth. These
species can be found all over the world.
There are endangered plants, flowers, mammels, fish, reptiles, and
birds. Some of these species are very
close to becoming extinct and some have just been named an endangered species. There are many different organizations that
help with these animals to try and save them.
Go to this exciting and informational website. Look at the pictures of some of the animals that are
extinct. Read how you can help these
endangered animals. Also, search and
find the endangered species that are located in Maryland.
http://www.endangeredspecie.com/
Directions: Please answer the following questions in
your notebook.
1. Did you find the many different
endangered species found in Maryland?
Name three animals and two plants.
Have you ever seen any of these animals or plants?
2. What is “overexploitation” and “habitat destruction”? Are there ways to stop this?
3. What are some reasons why these
species are important? Why should we
want to help save them?
4. How can we help? Is there a way that the school can help with
the endangered species?
It
is important to understand how crucial these species are to our
environment. You can find many books
and magazines at the library to learn more about endangered species and how you
can help!!