Florida's Endangered Species - September 27, 2006

Sorry about the long wait in between posts, folks ... I needed to take a brief sabbatical, but starting today the Webquests roll on! Today's featured webquest looks at endangered species: TITLE: A Closer Look at Florida's Endangered Species AUTHOR: Marcia Anderson LINK: Link to *Florida's Endangered Species* Webquest Students research what animals are on Florida's endangered list, then sketch the interesting creatures, paying careful attention to details of shape, color, texture and pattern. Where does it live? What makes it interesting and different? Want to join the Audubon Society? Who is John James Audubon? Who are some Florida artists who capture our State's natural beauty? How can studnet artists make a difference for our state's endangered species? Why are animals extinct? Learn about this and more! The webquest features lots of nice illustrations and plenty of great links that allow students to explore the many interrelated topics. Students are required to compile a journal that compiles information about endangered species ... and the nice "hook" to this webquest occurs when students connect to the animals through works of visual art. For more great links on Endangered Species, check out the K12 Station Endangered Species Library.