Welcome to our In the Know topic for January, Critically Endangered Animals. You may wish to take a look at other grade spans and recommend articles to students that are below or above their grade’s reading level.
Grades K-1 take a look at three endangered animals. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here. Additionally, students will explore where water can be found on Earth. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 2-3 explore why some animals are in danger of extinction. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
Grades 4-5 check out how conservationists protect some critically endangered animals. A Spanish translation of the article may be found here.
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