Science
Animals of the World
Conceptual
9–11 yrs
Endangered & Extinct Species
濒危与灭绝物种
Description
Understand why some animal species become endangered or go extinct — habitat destruction, hunting/poaching, pollution, climate change, and invasive species — and know examples like the giant panda, mountain gorilla, Amur leopard, and the now-extinct dodo and thylacine, using the IUCN Red List as the system scientists use to track threatened species
Mastery Evidence
- Defines endangered as a species at risk of extinction
- Names at least 3 causes of species becoming endangered
- Gives at least 3 examples of endangered or extinct animals
- Knows the IUCN Red List exists as a tracking system
Assessment Prompt
If your child sees a news story about an endangered animal, can they explain what 'endangered' means and describe at least three reasons why some animals are at risk of disappearing forever?
