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How to Teach Kids About Endangered Animals

There are a number of endangered animals clinging to survival, including the gray wolf, the basking shark and the sloth bear. Placing an animal on the list brings attention to that species' plight and can lessen the likelihood of it being poached and its habitat destroyed. Children should be taught about endangered species to help them understand how human actions effect the environment, and the importance of achieving population balance in individual habitats. Teaching children about endangered animals requires patience and some visual aids.

Things You'll Need

  • Endangered species list
  • Chalkboard or overhead projector
  • Animal photos
  • Endangered species books
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Instructions

    • 1

      Present a list of endangered animals on the chalkboard or overhead projector. Government and wildlife conservatory websites offer current lists of endangered species.

    • 2

      Focus on three or four animals from the list. Kids will become overloaded if you try to present too much information at once.

    • 3

      Show a photo of each animal as you discuss it, so that the kids can place an image with the information.

    • 4

      Discuss the habitat of each animal and what it eats. Also cover that animal's behavior and what its predators are.

    • 5

      Review why the animal is endangered, whether it's because of poaching, deforestation, or predators.

    • 6

      Answer any questions that the kids have, to ensure they understand and retain the information.

    • 7

      Give the kids a book to read about endangered species, to reinforce what you taught them.

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