Endangered Animals

As an extension of our habitat unit we discussed animals that are endangered and extinct. Each student was responsible for researching an endangered animal to learn more about it and why it is endangered. As a whole we researched animals from all over the world and from different habitats. We learned that the main factor for land animals was habitat destruction due to the cutting down of trees. A main factor for ocean animals was pollution. We talked about ways to help save these animals and ways in which we can all do more to help the Earth.

Each student in the class wrote a letter to President George Bush, asking him to help save their endangered animal. Here is a copy of Fabio's letter:

Dear President Bush,

Hello, my name is Fabio. I am in 3rd grade at Escuela Anaco in Venezuela. I am writing you a letter because I want you to save endangered animals. The sea otters are dying. They live off the coast of Asia. They are endangered because of oil spills and entrapment. We can help the sea otters by telling fishermen to stop spilling oils and entraping them.

Thank you,

Fabio M.


The letters will be mailed shortly and the children are awaiting a response.