1. Endemic Species Profile  Choose species of an animal that is endemic to a particular area  Create a profile of that animal  Include:  Images of the animal and the area where it lives (habitat)  A map or maps showing the animal’s range  A description of the animal’s relative and absolute location  A description of the animal’s geographic setting (physical features, climate, vegetation, human population density and land use)  What threats (if any) exist to the animal’s survival  Length: minimum 2 typed pages (including visuals)  Sources: in-text citations of minimum 2 sources (begin with CB East library databases)  Due: Email cpierangeli@cbsd.org by Friday, April 29 thcpierangeli@cbsd.org

2. Endemic Species Profile Evaluation AdvancedProficientBasicBelow Basic Detail: Description of required elements is thorough and accurate. 15-1312-1110-98-1 Visual Information: Images and maps effectively convey information. Captions for visual information are clear and detailed. 5-4321 Polish: Writing has correct grammar and spelling. 5-4321 Documentation: Profile includes in text citations and Works Cited with a minimum of 2 sources. 5-4321

3. Sample Species  Marine Iguana (Galapagos)  Galapagos Penguin (Galapagos)  Black Footed Ferret (US-Northern Great Plains)  Micronesian Kingfisher (US-Guam)  Borneo Pygmy Elephant (Borneo)  Sumatran Tiger (Sumatra)  Javan Rhino (Java)  Sumatran Rhino (Sumatra)  Silky Sifaka (Madagascar)  Hawaiian Goose or Nene (US-Maui, Hawaii)  Florida Panther (US-Florida)  Kiwi (New Zealand)

4. Endemic Species Profile endemic species: those species that are unique to a particular location