This document provides information about endangered animals and ways to help protect them. It begins with definitions of extinct and endangered animals. It then lists the basic needs of animals and some reasons why animals are becoming endangered, such as hunting, pollution, and loss of habitat. The document encourages learning how to help endangered animals survive and lists specific actions people can take like picking up trash, planting trees, and joining conservation organizations. It concludes by thanking the reader.

1. Endangered Animals Can you help us?

2. Table of Contents Georgia Performance Standards Definitions a) animals that are extinct b) animals that are endangered Needs of Animals Reasons for endangerment How you can help Movie Conclusion

3. Georgia Performance Standards S1L1. Students will investigate the characteristics and basic needs of plants and animals. A. Identify the basic needs of an animal. • Air • Water • Food • Shelter B. Compare and describe various animals—appearance, motion, growth, basic needs.

4. What does the word extinct mean? Something that no longer lives or exists. Can you name some animals that are extinct? Click on the words Extinct Animals to see a list of extinct animals Extinct Animals

5. What does the word endangered mean? Endangered means to harm or put something or someone in danger Endangered animals are those animals in danger of extinction Can you name some animals that are endangered? Click on the words Endangered Animals to see a list of endangered animals Endangered Animals

6. We Need Your Help! Time is running out for some of us! Why are we becoming endangered? What is being done to protect us? How are YOU going to help us? I’m a Black-browed Albatross I’m a Dabrazzas Monkey I’m a golden headed lion monkey I’m a Red Kangaroo

7. Your goal today is to learn all about us and how you can help us survive for a really long time! Gosh, Ms. Blue told me her students were really smart. They sure look smart! I bet they can help us!

8. Do you know what every animal needs in order to survive? What are our basic needs? Good Job kids! Ms. Blue was right! You are smart! Water Air Food Shelter Water Shelter Air Food

9. Sssss! Sssoo, let’s see how ssmart you really are! Do you know why sssome of usss are becoming endangered? Very good but now can you tell me why these things are happening? Humans Pollution Hunting and Fishing Exotic Species

10. Why are animals becoming endangered ? Acid Rain Fill in swamps and marshes to build homes People hunt for fun Water Pollution Build Roads Animals give each other disease People hunt for meat Oil Spills Build Homes Animals kill each other People hunt for fur Throwing trash on the ground Cut down trees Exotic Species Hunting and Fishing Pollution Humans

11. Can you imagine a world without animals?

12. How Can You Help? How Can You Help? Pick up trash Plant a Tree or garden Recycle Become A Zoologist Join An Organization To Help Clean forests

13. Watch this movie about Endangered Animals!

14. These are the faces of extinction!

15. Thank you