Going, Going, Gone?

Synopsis:

Going, Going, Gone? discusses the reasons why animals become extinct. Using detailed case studies, it reports on a range of animals that are threatened, and the various reasons why this is the case. The book also highlights animals that have been helped by people and reports on how these species are rebuilding their numbers.

Curriculum link:

Science

Key Concepts:

• When the environment changes some animals survive or reproduce, others relocate or adapt, and some die • Humans have changed the environment, and this has led to some animals becoming endangered or extinct • Some people are helping to save threatened animal species

Reading Strategies:

Identifying the main idea

Extent:

24

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Going, Going, Gone?