Bell Ringers

Bell Ringer: Endangered Species Day and Related Legislation

Endangered Species Protections

Government Relations Vice President at Defenders of Wildlife Robert Dewey talked about Endangered Species Day and related protections for those plants and animals that are threatened or endangered.

Description

Government Relations Vice President at Defenders of Wildlife Robert Dewey talked about Endangered Species Day, the Endangered Species Act, and related protections for those plants and animals that are threatened or endangered.

Bell Ringer Assignment

  • CLIP #1: What is Defenders of Wildlife, and what is its "mission?"
  • CLIP #1: How many animals and plants are "endangered" and "threatened," and what is the difference between the two categories?
  • CLIP #1: According to Robert Dewey, what are the federal protections for endangered and threatened species?
  • CLIP #1: Compare federal and state protections for species, as described in the clip.
  • CLIP #2: What is "celebrated" on Endangered Species Day, and what is cause for alarm?
  • CLIP #2: Who is "keeping track" of data regarding endangered and threatened species?
  • CLIP #2: Based on the clip, how do invasive species impact biodiversity?
  • CLIP #2: According to Robert Dewey, how can people engage with the issue?

Additional Resources

Participants

    Vocabulary

    • Biodiversity
    • Congress
    • Endangered Species
    • Endangered Species Act (1973)
    • Extinction
    • Fish And Wildlife Service
    • Habitat
    • Invasive Species
    • National Audubon Society
    • Natural Resource
    • Threatened Species

    Topics

    Bureaucracy & RegulationEnvironmental Policy & Land UseGeographyLegislative Branch

    Grades

    Middle SchoolHigh SchoolUniversity