Topic+04+Project+Page

=**Topic 04 Project Page** = = =
 * Part 1: __Evaluating Websites__ **
 * Click on the link **** [] **
 * for help in completing the handout. **
 * Click below for a copy of the handout. **


 * Part 2: __Researching Organisms__ **
 * You will investigate 4 different animals (1 that is extinct, 1 that is endangered, 1 that is threatened, and 1 that is recovered). **
 * All of the species disignations must be confirmed with the IUCN Redlist. (see below) **


 * You will also identify the following:**
 * 1) **Common name**
 * 2) **Scientific name**
 * 3) **Habitat**
 * 4) **What food they eat**
 * 5) **Natural enemies and/or predators**
 * 6) **Adaptive behaviors**
 * 7) **Reason for becoming extinct or endangered**
 * 8) **Methods of Recovery**
 * 9) **Are there any factors that make them more or less likely to become extinct or endangered?**


 * Part 3: __The Work__ **
 * Your material can be presented in the form of; **
 * 1. PowerPoint presentation in which you will print out the slides **
 * 2. Brochure for these animals **
 * 3. Essay **
 * __4. Or other format with teacher approval__ **


 * All animals must be approved by your teacher and no repetition is allowed. Also the time frame has to be within the last 400 years. (No dinosaurs) **

__ **Some of the following websites might assist you:** __

1.SSHS Library Media Center Project Page []

2.Topic 04 Resources Wiki http://endangeredmarinespecies.wikispaces.com/

**__Endangered Species Resources__** 3. Red List - The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources

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**__Recovered Species Resources__**

5. US WildLife Service Endangered Species program - Recovered species link