Problem Based Learning – Endangered Animals

Description

Middle schoolers will love learning about endangered animals in this problem based activity. Begin by having each student choose an endangered species and then researching the habitat, food, and other needs of their species. Then, students research why their species is endangered. Finally, students draw an ideal habitat to preserve their species. As extensions, students can create flyers to promote their habitat as an exhibit in a zoo and can calculate how long it will take for their species to be delisted from the Endangered Species List.

Includes suggestions for differentiation and for cross curricular activities.

PBLs support the development of critical thinking, time management, organization skills, and problem solving skills in a student centered, NGSS aligned activity that students find engaging. This resource is easily differentiated according to learning preference and skill set.

PBLs can provide a unique opportunity for cross curricular learning by incorporating social studies, mathematics, language arts, creative arts, and even world language and physical education.

Suitable for groups or independent work, and suitable for remote or in person learning.