Unit 2 Wildlife Protection
(Reading and Thinking)
Objectives:
To develop students’ reading comprehension skills.
To enhance students’ understanding of wildlife protection.
To improve students’ critical thinking and analysis skills.
Materials:
Textbook: People's Education Press, 2019. "Wildlife Protection" Unit 2, Book 1.
Handout: Discussion questions.
Procedures:
Introduction:
Begin by discussing with students the importance of wildlife and why it is necessary to protect them.
Ask students if they have any personal experiences with wildlife or if they have visited any wildlife protection sites.
Reading:
Distribute the textbook and have students read the reading passage silently.
Ask students to highlight any vocabulary or concepts they do not understand.
After students finish reading, ask them to summarize the main ideas of the passage.
Discuss with the class any questions or clarifications they may have about the reading.
Group Discussion:
Divide students into small groups of 3-4 people.
Distribute the discussion questions handout to each group.
Instruct each group to discuss the questions and to share their opinions with the rest of the class.
Encourage students to challenge each other's ideas and to support their opinions with evidence.
Class Discussion:
After each group has had a chance to discuss the questions, bring the class back together.
Ask each group to share their thoughts on each question and facilitate a class discussion.
Encourage students to listen to each other's opinions and to respond respectfully.
Conclusion:
Summarize the key ideas discussed during the class.
Ask students to reflect on what they have learned about wildlife protection and how they can contribute to it.
Assessment:
Assessment will be based on students’ participation in the group and class discussions, as well as their ability to summarize and analyze the reading passage.
Exercise:
Vocabulary:
Ask students to make flashcards for the new vocabulary words they highlighted in the reading passage. Have them study and review the flashcards to reinforce their understanding of the words.
Comprehension Questions:
Create a set of comprehension questions related to the reading passage. Ask students to answer the questions individually or in pairs. This will help to further reinforce their understanding of the reading.
Discussion Questions:
Why is it important to protect wildlife
What are some threats to wildlife
How can individuals contribute to wildlife protection
What are some successful examples of wildlife protection
What is the responsibility of governments and organizations in wildlife protection
Answers:
It is important to protect wildlife because they are a vital part of the ecosystem and play important roles in maintaining the balance of nature. They also have cultural and aesthetic values and provide economic benefits through tourism and other industries.
Threats to wildlife include habitat destruction, pollution, climate change, poaching, and illegal trade.
Individuals can contribute to wildlife protection by reducing their carbon footprint, supporting conservation organizations, avoiding products made from endangered species, and reporting wildlife crimes.
Successful examples of wildlife protection include the recovery of the bald eagle and the black-footed ferret in the United States, the protection of mountain gorillas in Africa, and the conservation of giant pandas in China.
Governments and organizations have a responsibility to establish and enforce laws and regulations to protect wildlife, support research and monitoring, and promote public education and awareness. They should also provide funding for conservation efforts and work together to address global challenges.
Homework:
Ask students to create an action plan for how they can contribute to wildlife protection in their local community. Encourage students to think creatively and to consider ways they can make a meaningful impact.