Tigers: An Endangered Species

Teacher Edition:Brainstorming ideas and questions to

ask

Quick Facts

• Before showing the powerpoint, what do students know about tigers?

• Have they ever seen a tiger at a zoo or other venue?

• What are some generalizations about tigers?

Endangered Species

• What do the students think an endangered species is?

• Can they name any?• What things might cause a species to become

endangered?

Poaching

• What is poaching?

• Why are some reasons tigers might be killed by people?

• How do the students feel about poaching?

Habitat Destruction

• What is a habitat?

• Why would habitat destruction be harmful?

• What happens to the animals that live in a habitat when it is destroyed?

Conservation

• What is conservation?

• How can conservation help endangered species?

• How can students help to aid in conservation?