Florida's Endangered and Threatened Species
Process:
- You will be working with a partner to find important information about one of the threatened or endangered species from your reading using the resources on the Florida Ecology page.
- As you research you will recording the things you discover about the on the endangered species graphic organizer. Be sure to cite the source of your information. Do not just copy what you find word for word.
- Create a book about the species using www.littlebirdtales.com
Your Book will Include:
- A description of your animal.
-the animals diet
- Habitat
-Location ( You may want to include map to show where your animal can be found)
-Interesting Facts
- Your Viewpoint
-Other information you want to include
- A description of your animal.
-the animals diet
- Habitat
-Location ( You may want to include map to show where your animal can be found)
-Interesting Facts
- Your Viewpoint
-Other information you want to include
Threatened and Endangered Species
Florida Wildlife Resources
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/pisces.html
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/index.htm
http://www.defenders.org/florida/our-top-priorities
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/index.htm
http://www.defenders.org/florida/our-top-priorities
Florida Panthers
http://www.nature.org/newsfeatures/specialfeatures/animals/mammals/mammals-felines.xml
http://www.floridapanthernet.org/index.php/lessons/#13www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/panther.php
http://www.defenders.org/sites/default/files/publications/florida_panther_identification_guide.pdf
http://www.floridapanthernet.org/index.php/lessons/#13www.defenders.org/wildlife_and_habitat/wildlife/panther.php
http://www.defenders.org/sites/default/files/publications/florida_panther_identification_guide.pdf
Florida Panther Scavenger Hunt
This an example of the multitude of lesson plans offered on the Florida Panther.net website. The lessons could be used as individual activities or to develop an entire unit on Florida Panthers. Great Resources!
Burrowing Owls
ttp://www.desertmuseumdigitallibrary.org/kids/FunFacts/Burrowing_Owl.html
http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/owls/burrowing-owl/
http://www.defenders.org/burrowing-owl/basic-facts
http://myfwc.com/wildlifehabitats/profiles/birds/owls/burrowing-owl/
http://www.defenders.org/burrowing-owl/basic-facts
Manatees
http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/manatee/
http://www.defenders.org/magazine/spring-2009/manatees-midst
http://www.defenders.org/florida-manatee/manatees-101
http://www.defenders.org/magazine/spring-2009/manatees-midst
http://www.defenders.org/florida-manatee/manatees-101
Florida National Parks
Florida Everglades
http://www.nps.gov/ever/index.htmhttp://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/placesweprotect/everglades.xml
http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/explore/interactive-media-protecting-the-northern-everglades.xml
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/everglades.html
http://www.evergladesfoundation.org/
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/explore/interactive-media-protecting-the-northern-everglades.xml
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/everglades.html
Florida Keys: National Marine Sanctuary
Florida Keys
www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/placesweprotect/florida-keys-reef-resilience-program.xml
http://change.nature.org/2012/10/05/florida-keys-realizing-climate-challenges/
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/FloridaKeys.html
www.sanctuaries.nos.noaa.gov
http://www.nature.org/ourinitiatives/regions/northamerica/unitedstates/florida/placesweprotect/florida-keys-reef-resilience-program.xml
http://change.nature.org/2012/10/05/florida-keys-realizing-climate-challenges/
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/fish/southflorida/FloridaKeys.html