Activity: Endangered Species Awareness Campaign

Objective: To educate year 11 students about endangered species and promote awareness and conservation efforts.

Materials needed: 1. Posters and markers 2. Laptops or tablets with internet access 3. Projector and screen 4. Endangered species fact sheets or books 5. Art supplies (colored pencils, markers, etc.) 6. Camera or smartphone with a camera

Duration: 2-3 hours

Instructions:

1. Introduction (15 minutes): a. Begin the activity by discussing the concept of endangered species and why it is important to protect them. b. Show a short video or presentation highlighting the impact of human activities on wildlife and the environment.

2. Research and Presentation (60 minutes): a. Divide the students into small groups. b. Assign each group an endangered species to research. c. Provide laptops or tablets for research purposes. d. Instruct the groups to gather information about their assigned species, including its habitat, threats, conservation efforts, and interesting facts. e. Each group should create a short presentation (5-7 minutes) to share their findings with the class. f. Encourage creativity and visual aids in their presentations.

3. Artistic Expression (45 minutes): a. Distribute art supplies to each group. b. Instruct the students to create a poster or artwork that represents their assigned endangered species. c. Encourage them to include key information and visually appealing elements. d. Remind them to be creative and use colors that reflect the species’ natural habitat. e. Allow time for students to present their artwork to the class, explaining the significance of their design choices.

4. Awareness Campaign (30 minutes): a. Discuss the importance of raising awareness about endangered species. b. Instruct the students to brainstorm ideas for an awareness campaign to promote conservation efforts. c. Encourage them to think of creative ways to engage their peers, such as organizing a school-wide event, creating social media campaigns, or designing informative posters. d. Each group should present their campaign idea to the class, explaining its purpose and potential impact.

5. Reflection and Discussion (15 minutes): a. Facilitate a class discussion on the importance of protecting endangered species and the impact of human activities on biodiversity. b. Ask students to reflect on what they have learned and how they can contribute to conservation efforts in their daily lives.

6. Follow-up Activities: a. Encourage students to share their knowledge and artwork with other year levels or the wider school community. b. Organize a visit to a local wildlife sanctuary or invite a guest speaker to further deepen their understanding of endangered species.

Note: It is essential to emphasize the importance of ethical research practices, such as using reliable sources and avoiding plagiarism, during the activity.