1.  Choose an animal from the list below.

2.   Click on the animal to research background information about that      specific animal and why they are endangered.  Take notes on the information you find and write down the source you are using.

• Tigers
• Giant Pandas
• Rhinos
• Polar Bears
• Whales and Dolphins
• Elephants
• Marine Turtles
• Great Apes

**If you find another animal that suits your needs please confirm your choice with the teacher.  Click HERE for a website that list more animal choices.  **

3.  Below you will find many helpful links that give educational and reliable information about endangered animals laws and protection. 

• U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 
• World Wildlife Fund 
• Defenders of Wildlife 
• Kids Planet: Especies 
• Endangered Species 
• Endangered Species Coalition  

Make sure you *take notes* on all the valuable information that you find, especially if you want to share it in your letter to the newspaper.  Remember to *write down the source* you are getting your information from.  Your research and notes are due on Wednesday.

4.  Now you will write a letter to the local newspaper to provide the community with information about your specific animal's background, endangerment, and protection.  All three parts need to be identified in your letter.  Your paper will be due on Friday.

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