Hey there! How would you like the opportunity to tour the world and help endangered animals along the way? Well, here at Ursa Explorations that is our mission. We believe that the first step to saving our planet is acquiring knowledge. Knowledge about our world will give us the tools to make an impact.
Why Ursa Explorations?
Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky. You may know it as other names like "the Little Dipper" or "Little Bear." This constellation is represented in the sky as a small bear with the North Star at the tip of its tail. We picked the name "Ursa Explorations" thinking about the relationship between Ursa Minor and the Polar Bear which is one of the endangered animals we will be learning more about during our Tundra expedition!
Ursa Minor is a constellation in the northern sky. You may know it as other names like "the Little Dipper" or "Little Bear." This constellation is represented in the sky as a small bear with the North Star at the tip of its tail. We picked the name "Ursa Explorations" thinking about the relationship between Ursa Minor and the Polar Bear which is one of the endangered animals we will be learning more about during our Tundra expedition!
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en·dan·gered /inˈdānjərd/ or /enˈdānjərd/ adjective (of a species) seriously at risk of extinction. "legislation to protect endangered species" |
Do you know what endangered means? It's alright if you don't. Throughout this WebQuest I have put helpful definitions for terms you might not be familiar. Even if you do know what they mean it might be nice to have a refresher. Seeing the definition of a word can help put it in perspective!
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Many animals around the globe are in danger of becoming extinct directly because of human actions. It is our goal to end this trend! Will you join us?
ex·tinct /ikˈstiNG(k)t/
adjective
(of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence.
"trilobites and dinosaurs are extinct"
adjective
(of a species, family, or other group of animals or plants) having no living members; no longer in existence.
"trilobites and dinosaurs are extinct"
On this journey, you will learn about endangered animals in various biomes around the world. You will investigate why certain animals have become endangered, what has been done to help (if anything), and what is left to be done.
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bi·ome /ˈbīˌōm/ noun a large naturally occurring community of flora and fauna occupying a major habitat, e.g. forest or tundra. |
You will also spearhead an investigation into a species, of your choice, that is endangered and in need of our help. We are putting in a lot of trust in you, but I am sure you got what it takes!
spe·cies /ˈspēsēz,ˈspēSHēz/
noun
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. The species is the principal natural taxonomic unit, ranking below a genus and denoted by a Latin binomial, e.g. Homo sapiens.
noun
a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. The species is the principal natural taxonomic unit, ranking below a genus and denoted by a Latin binomial, e.g. Homo sapiens.
Here’s what’s gonna happen: you are going to select an endangered animal from one of our handy databases. Then, you are going to do some research. In the end you will have created a 3D model of your animal and place it back into its habitat. As it should be!
But, I am getting ahead of myself. Please, excuse me.
For now just press the button down there!
But, I am getting ahead of myself. Please, excuse me.
For now just press the button down there!