You have read about one endangered animal—the manatee. Did you know that many other animals are endangered? Many of these animals are in danger because their habitats are changing.
Write a report about an endangered animal other than the manatee. Explain why the animal is endangered. Begin by researching endangered animals. Here are some questions to guide your research:
What is an endangered species?
Why have some animals become extinct?
What endangered animal do I want to learn more about?
Why is the animal endangered?
Are you ready? Begin by visiting the Web sites listed in Step 2. Look for answers to the questions above, and write down what you learn in the note-taking boxes.
With teacher supervision, you may use search engines to research other Web sites. You also can research endangered animals at the library. When you are ready, follow Steps 3 and 4 to write your explanation.
Step 2. Research
Research answers to the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!
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