7th Grade Science Students Get Creative with Endangered Species Study

Life Science 7th graders in Anne Deane's class have each "adopted" an endangered species this quarter. They introduced their species to the class, outlined the threats facing them, and described what is being done to protect them. This week they added a creative and competitive element to their study by taking on the 5th Annual Endangered Species Chalk Art Event, hosted by the Endangered Species Coalition. To honor Endangered Species Day (May 16th), their nationwide, all-ages chalk art competition "raises awareness of the importance of endangered wildlife. The competition runs May 1 to May 18th. Friday; chalk art entries (photo submission) must feature at least one threatened or endangered plant or animal species. Students did a little preplanning in class, then headed outside to create their works, all in one class period. Check out some of their creations!