How do we know if an animal is an endangered species?
From Mystery Doug
7 minK1st2nd3rd4th5thScience
Summary
Mystery Doug takes on a real kid's question -- "How do we know if an animal is an endangered species?" -- and follows the clues. Scientists call an animal endangered when they count its numbers in the wild and find very few are left. A quick five-minute watch to spark curiosity and kick off a conversation.
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Discussion
Doug investigates a question kids really asked: "How do we know if an animal is an endangered species?"
- What was Doug's answer to today's question, in your own words?
- What surprised you most about endangered, or what did you already know?
- What's one thing this makes you want to find out more about?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: endangered, population, count.
Try it: Explain the answer to "How do we know if an animal is an endangered species?" to someone at home using these three words, then write down one new question it made you wonder.