Nature's Red Flags

Synopsis:

Some animals are particularly sensitive to changes in their habitat, so a decrease in numbers can alert scientists that something might be wrong.

Curriculum link:

Science: Biological sciences

Key Concepts:

Some animal species, such as frogs, are particularly sensitive to changes in their habitat, such as pollution. Changes in the health or numbers of these species alert scientists to the possibility of a problem with their habitat.

Reading Strategies:

Using context to understand the meaning of content words

Extent:

28

Paired Title:

Bring Back the Frogs

Supporting Materials:

Lesson Plan - Nature's Red Flags / Bring Back the Frogs