Endangered species near us

Students make cards about endangered species and learn why they are dying out.

Steps

1. Each group draws a species, e.g. lynx, European bison, capercaillie, ground squirrel, or one from your own country.
2. They look for information: where it lives, how many are left, what threatens it.
3. They make a card with a drawing and three facts.
4. Put the cards together into a class 'Red Book'.

Tip: The IUCN Red List is a good source and is available online.

Materials needed

• Coloured A4 card (1 per group)
• Ring binder (1 piece)