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| In this unit you will learn about the Sixth Extinction
and the Endangered Species Act, research an endangered species
of your choice, and develop a recovery plan. You will also reflect
on human resilience and perseverance, as well as the importance
of celebrating your achievements. |
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Resilience: |
- Learn about nature’s resilience:
- Define resilient.
- Listen to Dr. Wilson discuss biodiversity on the
planet.
- Learn about the Sixth Extinction and explore causes
of extinctions.
- Learn about the Endangered Species Act and begin your
research on an endangered species.
- Reflect on human resilience:
- View Dr. Jane’s Scrapbook and learn about resilience
in her life.
- Complete journal entry.
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Perseverance: |
- Continue the endangered species project:
- Define persevere.
- Read about recovery plans.
- Examine possible solutions to help your endangered
species.
- Create a recovery plan and identify what you can do
to help the species.
- Reflect on human perseverance:
- View Dr. Jane’s Scrapbook and see how she learned
from challenges and moved forward.
- Complete journal entry.
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Celebration: |
- Share the news of your project:
- Define celebrate.
- Determine the ways you plan to share the news of your
project.
- Celebrate your hard work.
- Visit Dr. Jane’s scrapbook and see how she spreads
her message and celebrates her work.
- Review and update your Roots & Shoots tree.
- Complete journal entry.
- Brainstorm your next Roots & Shoots project!
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