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Endangered and Threatened North Carolina Wildlife

Why do we care about Endangered Species in North Carolina?


Arachnids
Spruce-fir Moss Spider
 
Birds
 
Bald Eagle Ivory-billed Woodpecker Piping Plover
Roseate Tern
Red - Cockaded Woodpecker
Wood Stork
Fish
Cape Fear Shiner Shortnose Sturgeon
Spotfin Chub 
Waccamaw Silverside
 
Reptiles and Amphibians
 
American Alligator
Bog Turtle
Green Sea Turtle
Kemp's Ridley Sea Turtle
Leatherback Sea Turtle
Loggerhead Sea Turtle
 
Mammals
 
Eastern Cougar
Gray Bat
Indiana Bat
Red Wolf
Virginia Big-eared Bat
West Indian Manatee
 
Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel

Data Collection Sheet


Activities
Peek-a-boo Birdie
NC Word Game
Coloring Book
Scavenger Hunt
 
North Carolina Standard Course of Study

Information Skills:
Goal 1 The learner will EXPLORE sources and formats for reading, listening, and viewing purposes.

Goal 2  The learner will IDENTIFY and USE criteria for excellence to evaluate information and formats.

Goal 3  The learner will RELATE ideas and information to life experiences.

Goal 4  The learner will EXPLORE and USE research processes to meet information needs.

Goal 5 The learner will COMMUNICATE  reading, listening, and viewing experiences.

Computer/Technology Skills:
Goal 2 The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.

Goal 3 The learner will use a variety of  technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate 
            information.

Science:
Grade 4
Goal 1 The learner will build an understanding of animal growth and adaptation.

Grade 5
Goal 1 The learner will build an understanding of the interdependence of plants and animals.