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Literacy Activity Endangered Animals
This weeks activity
This week, we are going to create a ‘Save the animals’ poster
You are going to research endangered animals. You are going to find out where they live, what they eat and what is happening to their
homes/environments. You will then create a poster to save that animal.
What is an endangered animal?
An endangered animal is:- A species that is threatened with extinction- A species with a small habitat - A species that has a small population
An Orangutan is an example of anendangered animal. It is thought there are only around 7500 left in the world.
How might a species become endangered?
- Habitat loss: As forests and wild areas are cleared to make way for humans, many habitats are destroyed, leaving animals homeless.
- Disease: Introduced by humans or invading species, new diseases can attack plants and animals.
- Climate change: Weather becomes more extreme, unpredictable and varied with climate change andthis can affect habitats.
Let’s have a look at some endangered animals
Polar Bears
Sea Turtles
Mountain Gorilla
Your turn to research
Can you (with a little help from your parents) research other endangered animals?
Find out:
• Where they live
• What they eat
• Why they are/have become endangered
Choose your favourite animal and create a ‘Save the __(insert animal)__’ poster
Examples of posters
Remember…
Your task
Once you have finished your task, can you send a picture of beautiful posters to your teachers.
We cannot wait to see what endangered animal you have chosen to save!