Welcome to our new unit of inquiry: “Understanding extinction helps us prevent the loss of living things we value.”
In this exciting and meaningful unit, students will explore how living things have changed over time and why some species no longer exist today.
Students will investigate famous extinctions from the past. They will learn about both natural causes of extinction, such as climate change and natural disasters, and man-made causes, including pollution, deforestation, hunting, and habitat destruction.
Throughout the unit, students will think deeply about how extinction affects ecosystems and human life. They will discover how plants and animals are connected through food chains and balanced environments, and why protecting biodiversity is important for the future of our planet.
Through research, discussions, hands-on activities, and collaborative learning experiences, students will develop empathy and responsibility toward the environment. They will also explore ways people can help protect endangered species and reduce harmful impacts on nature..
We started our tuning stage through engaging discussions, videos, and thinking activities, students explored what extinction means and shared their prior knowledge about endangered animals, ecosystems, and how human actions can affect living things on Earth.
We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by discussing wildlife, environmental care, and ways we can work together to protect the Earth. We look forward to sharing our learning journey with you throughout this important unit.
We encourage families to continue these conversations at home by discussing wildlife, environmental care, and ways we can work together to protect the Earth. We look forward to sharing our learning journey with you throughout this important unit.
