What is Conservation?
Provided by: Earth Cubs|Published on: April 18, 2025|Last updated: September 26, 2026
Grades: K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
Type: Activity - Classroom
Subjects: Science
Authors: Earth Cubs
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Synopsis
- In this presentation from Earth Cubs, students will learn about endangered species and the importance of conservation, using the species that live in the Galápagos Islands as an example.
- Students will learn about the impacts of invasive species, ways they can contribute to conservation efforts, and the endangered species in the Galápagos Islands.
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Positives
- The animations and humor in this presentation will keep students engaged throughout.
- Students will love the pink iguana character!
Prerequisites
- Teachers may want to identify the Galápagos Islands on a map for students to understand where it is in relation to them.
Differentiation & Implementation
- Students can select endangered species to research and present about, using the pink iguana as an example.
- Teachers can connect this resource to climate change by discussing how changes in temperature and precipitation can affect the plants and animals that live in an area, changing the habitat over time.
- This presentation can spark a conversation about the importance of biodiversity and the human actions that interfere with it, such as habitat destruction, climate change, and the introduction of invasive species.
- The Number Sense and Biodiversity Unit may be a great resource to facilitate this conversation about human effects on biodiversity.
Students can use this resource to learn about conservation and what they can do to prevent the extinction of species. The resource also examines the different species in their natural habitat, their history, how they've become critically endangered in the Galápagos Islands, and context-specific conservation measures.
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