Endangered+Species+Project

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Essential Questions

 * What are some of the world's most endangered species? What are their habitats and characteristics? Are there any subspecies? Why are they endangered? What are possible solutions?
 * How can web-based technologies help us research, collaborate, and communicate what we discover? How does a Google Earth tour compare to a Voicethread or digital storytelling presentation? Is Google Earth an effective way to tell the story of our endangered animals?

Process
1. Organize as a working group--one person from each team. 2. Photograph and videotape animal (or its closest relative) at Zoo Atlanta. 3. Research animal using select databases, advanced google searches (blogs and websites), YouTube, TeacherTube, and Creative Commons image-sharing sites. 4. Document research on group wiki page. (Blue team will help guide white team.) 5. Learn how to use Google Earth. 6. Determine how you will tell the story of your endangered animal using Google Earth. Where will the placemarkers be? What will be part of the placemarker annotation? 7. Complete tour in Google Earth. Post link to tour on your group wiki page.


 * Extra credit and if time: Interview an expert on your animal--document with video and/or podcast. Embed on Google Earth placemark.

Resources
Research Resources Page Research: Ms. Knott, Mrs. Deisley Images and Video: Mrs. Deisley, Mr. Mathews Google Earth: Mr. Mathews, Mr. Oubs, Mrs. Deisley Help (Students Helping Students)