1. Endangered/Threatened Who Am I? Game. A good way to help students become more familiar with a variety of listed species is to play the Who Am I? Game described in the Lesson 2 Extension activity, locate in this notebook.

2. Mapping Endangered and Threatened Species by County. Investigate which regions of the state have the most endangered and threatened species by counting the number of listed species in each Michigan County and recording the answers on an outline map of Michigan Counties. The map can then be colored to better show the hotspots for threatened species. (Color-code the number of endangered/threatened species: blue = zero, green = 1-2, yellow = 3-5, etc. up to red for 10 or more.)

3. Research Project. Investigate the primary causes (habitat loss, pollution, hunting, etc.) for the decline of species in Michigan and around the world.

4. Schoolyard Habitat Survey and Restoration Project. Survey the school grounds and/or surrounding community to see if there is potential habitat for one of the listed species for your county. What could be done to enhance the habitat for that species? Consider collaborating with community members, businesses, and/or a local conservation group to plan and implement an effort to help an endangered or threatened species.

5. Locating Nature Sanctuaries. Contact the Michigan Nature Association (MNA) to find out what preserves or sanctuaries are near your community and investigate why they were established. The MNA has approximately 160 nature sanctuaries in Michigan, protecting unique species and habitats throughout Michigan. Explore their web site at http://www.michigannature.org/.