Grade Level(s):  5th grade

Subject(s):  English/Language Arts, Science, Social Studies, Math, Art

Learner Outcomes:

The students will:
1.  present a creative presentation to the entire class on the information that they have gathered on their endangered animal.
2.  organize their endangered animal journal for presentation and sharing.

Materials:

Endangered Animal Journals
Daily Summary Pages
Letter to Wildlife Organization
all copies of research information
world map
Habitat Comparison Sheet
Acid Rain Discovery Sheet
any other information the student wishes to have evaluated.

Teacher Notes:

1.  Before the final project is due, make sure that ALL students have a checklist for their endangered animal journal and have gotten all the information that is required by the teacher.

Procedures:

1.  The students will be given a note taking form to gather information on all the groups' presentations.
2.  The students will begin to present their information to the class.
3.  After all presentations are given, each group will design and create fifteen questions to be possibly used on the final exam.

Modifications:

1.  Check individual education plans to see if any additional changes need to be made for students.

The students could create a powerpoint presentation on their endangered animal.

Presentation Rubric
Endangered Animal Journal

WV IGO's:
All WV IGO's listed in lessons 1-5 should have already been covered by the culminating project date.
National Standards:
All National Standards listed in lessons 1-5 should have already been covered by the culminating project date.

Presentation Rubric
Note Taking example
Note Taking example 2