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Conservation Classroom: Saving Endangered Species

Conservation Classroom: Saving Endangered Species

Dec 9, 2026, 2:00 PM ETFree

Saving Endangered Species   This virtual school program is part of Conservation Classroom, a collection of monthly lessons for K-5 students. Each lesson has four elements: wonder (video), engage (live virtual program), act (activities), and connect (video). Follow along with all four parts or pick and choose the videos and activities you want to explore. Explore Saving Endangered Species Resources Grade/Learning Level: K-5 Standards: Supports NGSS K-LS1-1, K-ESS3-1, 1-LS1-2, 2-LS4-1, 3-LS3-1, 3-LS3-2, 3-LS4-3, 5-ESS3-1 Crosscutting Concepts: Patterns, system and system models, cause and effect    Program Details: What does it mean when an animal is endangered and what can we do to help? Meet one of the National Zoo's most endangered species and learn how staff care for these special animals. Aligned with K-5 Next Generation Science Standards. Designed for all audiences, from individual students to large groups or schools. Webinar-styled; Participants' audio and video will be off. Students can engage with hosts by using polls, Q&A, and chat. The program will be recorded, posted on our website, and emailed to registrants. Program Accessibility: Spoken English Spoken Spanish (simulcast) American Sign Language interpretation Live English captions