Introduction

Many different animals face extinction due to various reasons. These reasons are often directly related to the actions of human beings. Therefore, we have the ability to help prevent these animals from becoming extinct. There are organizations such as The National Wildlife Federation that try to save these animals by letting people know what needs to be done to protect the animals. As you look through different sites, you will learn how you can help!

Task

As a group, you will choose an animal that you wish to protect. You will type a letter that could be sent to the National Wildlife Federation explaining why this animal should be saved. You also will need to include what you plan to do to help save this animal.

Resources

Endangered Animals

More Animals

How you can help

Process

• You will be put into groups of four.
• Within your group you will need to appoint an encourager/leader, an investigator, a recorder, and a reporter.
• You will all be responsible for gathering and presenting the information, but each person will have a specific task that he/she is in charge of.
• The encourager/leader will encourage the group's efforts and keep the group on task.
• The investigator will lead the group in gathering the information about the animal.
• The recorder will write down the information that is gathered and to the actual typing of the letter.
• The reporter will be responsible for reading the letter to the class.
• Your group should visit the given web sites and any other sites that you choose to gather information about an endangered animal that you wish to protect.
• After you have chosen an animal and gathered information about it, you may wish to visit The National Wildlife Federation homepage.
• This will give you an idea of how to write your letter, and what information you may want to include.
• The letter should state why your animal needs to be protected, how it should be protected, and how you are going to help.
• Type a copy of the letter and also e-mail a copy to me.

ciscott@plains.nodak.edu

Evaluation

Your letters will be evaluated based on a point system. There will be a maximum of 10 points possible. The full 10 points will be given if the letter is thoughtful, complete, organized and professional looking. You will also be asked to write an evaluation of your group's efforts.