Introduction

"For if one link in Nature's chain might be lost another might be lost, until the whole of things will vanish by piecemeal."

What do the Dodo, Passenger Pigeon, Bachman's Warbler, and Ivory-billed Woodpecker have in common?

They are extinct - gone forever...

Objectives

In this lesson, you will use the internet to investigate threatened and endangered bird species.

• Groups will prepare a data sheet featuring one bird, why it is endangered, and steps to save it.
• Groups will present findings to the class.

Materials

• computers with internet access
• paper for taking notes and data

How many birds are on the endangered species list?

How many have been saved?

The answers to these and many other questions lie just a few clicks away...

1) Click here to find a list of endangered birds in your state.

2) After choosing an endangered bird species, visit some of these other sites to find more information about your bird, why it is endangered, and what can or is being done to help it.

Endangered Species on EE-Link

How we harm birds

Endangered Species Homepage

• Have the students discuss and reflect on their findings within their group and with other groups.
• Have the groups brainstorm creative ways of presenting their information to the rest of the class.
• Have the groups prepare their presentation.

• Have each group give their presentations, and answer questions.

Hopefully you have learned some new things about endangered birds. Unfortunately, birds are not the only endangered animals. You might continue your investigation into endangered species by visiting some of these other sites:

World Wildlife Fund

Endangered Species