Endangered Species Written Assignment

2a, 2b & 2c Individual work Choose an endangered animal species and research the following questions 1. What is an endangered species? What is a threatened species? 2. Where is your chosen animal originally from? 3. n what regions and types of climate does your animal live? 4. What does it eat? What natural predators does it have? 5. Why is your chosen animal in danger of extinction? 6. What organizations are working to protect this animal? What do they do? 7. What can people do to help protect the animal? TIPS Include photos and images Write your name, grade and line (eg. no. 27) on your assignment and on the email NEVER Copy and paste – you will get a low grade!! Research the information and write it using your own words. DEADLINE Send the work by email to mikeanahuac@gmail.com before Tuesday 5th April 11.59pm Write your name, grade and line in the file name and in your document (2 extra points for participation) USEFUL LINKS http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/map.html http://www.kidinfo.com/science/endangered_animals.html http://www.kidskonnect.com/subject-index/13-animals/29-engangered-anumals.html http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/endangered_animals/endangeredanimals_1.htm http://www.worldwildlife.org/species/ GRADING Your work will be graded on: -quality of research and investigation (20 points) -quality of writing (using your own words) (10 points) -presentation (design) (10 points) The project is worth 40% of your grade for this bimestre