Balloon debate reading and research

• Engels
• Middelbare school
• havo
• Leerjaar 1

What is an endangered species?
name 3 things

Name 4 things how a species might become endangered

Can you remember what this animal is called?

Vulnerable

Endangered

Critically endangered

less at risk of extinction

most at risk of extinction

at risk of extinction

First Introduce your plant/ animal by describing it. What kind of plant / animal is it, 

where does it live. How does it live?

What are it's eating habits, How do they hunt or acquire food. What do they eat

when it has mated and the babies are born, who takes care of them? How long do they stay with the parent(s)?

Let's practice by looking at an animal

List two ways the fennec fox's ears help it to survive

why does a fennec fox have thick hair?

1. to help it survive in cold, arctic climates
2. to help it survive in the cold, desert night.
3. to help it hear enemies approaching
4. to help it shed heat

where might you find a fennec fox in the wild?

1. Brazil
2. Russia
3. France
4. Egypt

name some of the predators of the fennec fox

name some animals that are prey to the fennec fox

A fennec fox just had a litter of kits. Which number of kits would the fox be most likely to have?

1. two
2. seven
3. ten
4. twelve

Research

Why is the animal endangered, and what are the reasons?

how can we help the animal?

Gather evidence and find facts that help you make your point.

Why does the planet need ...................?

You'll find palm oil in lipstick and pizza

TRUE

FALSE

Palm oil plants need lots of pesticides

True

False

90% of Orangutang habitat has been destroyed

TRUE

FALSE

Orangutangs could die out within 20 years

TRUE

FALSE

PALM OIL WHAT CAN WE DO?

There are 2 kinds of palm oil- sustainable palm oil and ‘dirty’ palm oil.

1) Look for product labels that list ‘sustainable palm oil’.

2) Check out company websites to find if their palm oil is eco-friendly.

3) Don’t just buy other vegetable oils, because they need even more space to grow.

4) Sign a petition to save orangutans.

5) Write to the big companies that don’t use sustainable palm oil.

6) Make your own biscuits and snacks , then you’ll know for sure there’s no palm oil.

What are indiginous people?

Why is Indonesia the third-highest producer of greenhouse gases?

Children work on the plantations

TRUE

FALSE

Your Research

The more thorough your reasearch the better your persusaive speech

Research and Discover: GATHER INFORMATION

Study the species:

- Where does it live?

- What are the dangers?

- How many individuals are there in the wild?

- What needs to happen for the species to survive ?

- What can be done?

- Find interesting  facts about your plant or animal to inform the audience.