Software Sampler Virtual Zoo

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By the year 2050, scientists predict that one quarter of Earth's species will become extinct. Species are rapidly loosing their habitats due to the growth of the human population. Using online and CD-ROM reference resources, students will study the issue of endangered and threatened wildlife, debate the ethics of zoos and captive breeding, analyze the pros and cons of electronic zoos, and finally create a dynamic "Virtual Endangered Species Zoo" using HyperStudio.

Grade Level:

5-8

Curricular Uses:

Science, Social Studies, Geography, Language Arts, and Technology.

Learning Objectives

Students will define the term "endangered" as used by national and international organizations and identify the factors causing wildlife to become extinct.

Students will investigate animals and birds that are listed as endangered and consider each species' habitat, diet, conservation status, and threats to survival.

Students will consider the advantages and disadvantages of virtual zoos as well as actual zoos.

Students will learn to use HyperStudio as a tool for multimedia presentations, incorporating sound, images text, animation, and QuickTime movies.

This lesson was funded by the Louis Calder Foundation.

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