Inform students that there are official lists which state which species are at risk. Elicit from students what they think the difference would be between the Red List and the Blue List . Check these lists to see if the suggestions from the students are on the Thompson-Okanagan list. List also, possible reasons for endangerment inferred from previous discussions and observations. They should be encouraged to look for articles, books, photographs, films etc. and also to talk to people.
Students add resources to the bulletin board and resource table.
As a class, connect new articles to the local area map and discuss additions. Have labels displayed which include Grassland , Wetlands , Forest , Mountains and Shrub-steppe habitats. Also include Student Text information. Within these habitat groups, have students share the findings from their Investigations. Using the resources, have students identify additional reasons for the degradation of habitat and determine if there are common reasons for endangerment in each habitat.