Endangered!

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While playing a game, learners discover how the Endangered Species Act works in the United States. Learners move along a game board by answering questions correctly. They will explore key concepts including habitat destruction, introduced species, threatened species, recovery plans, and extinction as well as endangered species.

Quick Guide

Preparation Time:
5 to 10 minutes
Learning Time:
10 to 30 minutes
Estimated Materials Cost:
1 cent - $1 per student
Age Range:
Ages 6 - 14
Resource Types:
Activity, Game
Language:
English

Materials List (per student)

  • game board
  • scissors
  • tape
  • pair of dice
  • place markers

Keywords

Subjects

  • Life Sciences
    • Diversity of Life
      • Plants
      • Animals
    • Ecology
      • Ecosystems
      • Populations
      • Human Impact
  • The Nature of Science
    • Science and Society
      • Public Policy

Informal Categories

  • Games

Audience

To use this activity, learners need to:

  • see
  • read
  • touch

Learning styles supported:

  • Involves hands-on or lab activities

Other

This resource is part of:

Access Rights:

  • Free access

By:

Source Collection

  • Ology

Rights:

  • All rights reserved, American Museum of Natural History,