Save the Iberian Lynx - Rock by Rock

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Project Title: Save the Iberian Lynx

Mission:

How can we help to save the Iberian lynx?

Culminating / Take Action Project

Create a cork poster to share how we can use cork to save the lynx.

What Kids Learn

Did you know that the Iberian Lynx is one of the most critically endangered animals in the world? In this mission, students learn all about what is special about Iberian Lynx, why they are in danger, who is helping and how we can help. They learn about the different types of lynxes, the threats to the Iberian Lynx and how scientist used curiosity to help save the lynx. Students then learn about how using cork can save the Iberian Lynx and take action by using cork in their awareness poster.

Overview

Life Habit Focus: Curiosity

Subject: Life science, ELA

Grade: K-2

Topic: Animal survival and structures, Animal families, habitats and ecosystems.

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Project Materials

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Teacher's Guide

Materials List

Student Mission Log

Intro + Life Habits
Curiosity

Intro & Life Habit Activities

Read:
Build Background

Magazine

Literacy Lessons

Literacy Visuals

Explore:
Self Directed Online

Online Project Module

Take Action:
Hands-On Activities

Take Action
Project Booklet

Aligned Standards

Common Core Reading (CCSS):

Informational/NonFiction Standards R.I 1-10 for grades K-2.
Writing Standards W1,2,4,5,6,7,9 for grades K-2.
Listening and Speaking Standards SL1-SL6.

NGSS Standards:

K-LS1-1: Use observations to describe patterns of what plants and animals (including humans) need to survive.
K-ETS 1-2: Develop a simple sketch, drawing, or physical model to illustrate how the shape of an object helps it function as needed to solve a given problem.
K-ESS2-2: Use a model to represent the relationship between the needs of different plants or animals (including humans) and the places they live
K-ESS3-3: Communicate solutions that will reduce the impact of humans on the land, water, air, and/or other living things in the local environment.
1-LS1-1: Use materials to design a solution to a human problem by mimicking how plants and/or animals use their external parts to help them survive, grow, and meet their needs.*
1-LS3-1: Make observations to construct an evidence-based account that young plants and animals are like, but not exactly like, their parents.
2-LS4-1: Make observations of plants and animals to compare the diversity of life in different habitats.
NGSS SEP: Asking questions, developing models.
NGSS CC: Cause and Effect, structure and function, stability and change.