Introduction
There are many species in our environment that can be categorized
as threatened, endangered or extinct.
Did you realize that some of those living things are right here in
Lincoln County? Some actions
of the Lincoln County residents have contributed to this crisis.
In this web-based learning activity, you will become aware of the
threatened and endangered species, causes, backyard examples and how you
can help.
Task
This summer you have been hired to investigate this concern and rally a
campaign to save Lincoln County’s Threatened and Endangered Species. You
will become an advocate for The Threatened and Endangered Species of
Lincoln County. You will
prepare a speech with the purpose
to make the citizen’s aware of this crisis and convince them to take
action to prevent possible extinction of these living things. Use
the following resources to gain information about your speech topic.
The local media will be video taping your speeches. Write them today
and practice over the weekend.
They should be approximately 1 minute long (1 handwritten page = 1 minute)
Points
to Include in Your Speech and Resources for that Information
1. What
does it mean if something is classified as Threatened or Endangered?
2.
Find what species are on the Endangered and Threatened list that are in
Lincoln County.
Kentucky
Threatened and Endangered Species in Lincoln County
3.
What
are some general causes for species to become endangered?
Endangered Species.com
4.
Why does it matter if a species is considered Threatened , Endangered or
Extinct?
What are some causes for species to become threatened or endangered here
in Kentucky?
Kentucky
Endangered Species
5.
What
is the Endangered Species Act? How
do our laws protect these species?
http://environment.about.com/gi/dynamic/offsite.htm?site=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.audubon.org%2Fcampaign%2Fesa%2F
6.
In Lincoln County, there are two species on the Endangered list. The
Johnny Darter and the Salamander Mussel.
Include information on these two species in your speech such as,
description, habitat location, possible cause of endangerment and ways we
can help prevent extinction.
Johnny
Darter Information
Johnny
Darter Graphic with characteristics
More
Darter Information
Salamander
Mussels Pictures
The
relation of the Salamander Mussel and the Mudpuppy
The
Process
After
reading the task above, you should now know what your mission is to
be. Use the information in the Points to Include and Resources
section above to write your speech. It takes you step by step what
you should write about.
The speech should be 1 handwritten page and or last about 1 minute.
This speech will be video taped on Monday.
At the conclusion of your speech, you should explain how your audience can
help by providing them with some very real strategies for taking action.
See the web link below as one option. Be creative and come up with a
few methods of action of your own. See the rubric below to see how
your speech will be evaluated.
Tell
Your Fellow Lincoln Countians how to take action!
Evaluation
Use this rubric as a guide in creating and presenting. It also lets you
know how your speech will be evaluated.
To see your rubric created by your teacher on Rubistar click
here.
Conclusion
Often
when students are studying threatened, endangered and extict species, they
don't realize that those species exist in their environment. Yes,
that is right, even here is Lincoln County! This Web-based learning
page hopefully made you aware of this important environmental issue as
well as gave you some direction on how you can take action. After
writing and giving this speech to your classmates, take this a step
further by arranging to speak on this topic at local area events or even
on the L.C.H.S. Morning Show. Below is a real life
example of how Kentucky is working to preserve its threatened and
endangered species.
Click on this thumbnail to see an incredible sight! |
Adult
Eagle Nesting Pair Discovered on Laurel Lake in Kentucky!
The London District
of the Daniel Boone National Forest first sighted the nesting pair
in mid April. The two eaglets were spotted a week later.
These are the first documented eaglet births at Laurel River Lake.
The nest can be clearly seen from the main lake but the cove where
it is located is restricted while the nest is active.
Laurel River Lake is approximately 1 hour from Lincoln County.
Also, if you are planning to boat on Laurel in the next month or so
it is visible from outside the restricted area. |
Created by B.
Darlene Combs
May 2002
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