This video discusses species extinctions, mass extinction events in Earth's history, and the current mass extinction event occurring on Earth.
Dr. Dominique Dodge-Wan discusses the causes of species extinctions, showcases a number of endangered species, talks about why we should all care about these extinctions, the solutions, and the need for immediate action.
Dr. Dominique Dodge-Wan includes a variety of animals and plants that are currently endangered and provides the who, what, where, how, and why for this mass extinction event.
She ends the video with solutions and a call to action.
Additional Prerequisites
Students should be familiar with the terms species, population, consumption, and extinction.
Differentiation
Cross-curricular connections could be made in classes discussing human exploration and colonization, human population growth, ethics, and geography.
Pausing the video between topics to ensure understanding or answer questions might be helpful for some students.
Causing the extinction of other species can be an emotional subject for students. Let them explore their feelings, think about the ethics involved, brainstorm personal actions, and relate their personal connections with animals to the extinction crisis.
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