Endangered Species of CT
Provided by: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection|Published on: May 20, 2024
Grades: 3, 4, 5
Type: Worksheets
Subjects: Science, English Language Arts
Authors: Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection
Region: North America, USA - Northeast, United States, Connecticut
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- This worksheet gives students information about Connecticut's endangered and threatened species and has activities for students to complete using the names of endangered species.
- Students will complete a fill-in-the-blank for facts about some of the endangered species, match species to their amount found in Connecticut, and complete a word search for the species on the endangered list.
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Positives
- This worksheet seamlessly introduces and defines new vocabulary for students.
- Upside-down answer keys allow students to self-check their work and make this a great independent worksheet.
Additional Prerequisites
- Students should undestand the importance of biodiversity and how animals rely on specific habitats.
- Students should know the terms habitat, trade, and orchid.
Differentiation
- Teachers can use this resource as a quick assignment, fill-in task, or homework.
- Students can create posters to inform others about a species of their choice and its status as endangered, threatened, or of special concern.
- After completing the activity, teachers can discuss how climate change and human activities contribute to habitat loss, increased nonnative species, and pollution.
The worksheet defines endangered species and contains activities for students. While the worksheet does not connect endangered species to climate change it can easily be incorporated into lessons about animals, the environment, or climate. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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