The KIDS Report is a biweekly publication produced by K-12 students as a resource to other K-12 students. It is an ongoing, cooperative effort of 15 classrooms from around the world. Teachers assist and provide support; however, students select, evaluate and annotate all resources included in every issue of the KIDS Report.

The KIDS Report is published with a generous grant from John and Tashia Morgridge and with the support of the General Library System of the University of Wisconsin-Madison. This issue of KIDS, dated January 18, 2000, was written and produced by Lynn Glashan's class of St. Mary's DSG in Kloof, South Africa.

In This Issue

• Sea Turtle Survival League (Turtles)
• Barry Kirshner Wildlife Foundation (Cats)
• Watchlist (Birds)
• The Vancouver Island Marmot (Marmots)

• EndangeredSpecie.com
• Endangered Animals of the World
• The Endangered Animals of the World Project
• Endangered Species Project
• American Museum of Natural History : Endangered Animals
• Deannes Endangered Species
• The Oakland Zoo
• ES2000: Endangered Species of the Next Millennium

Sea Turtle Survival League http://www.cccturtle.org You can learn all about the sea turtle at this site. We found this site exciting and educational. It links to a lot of current information such as ideas for conservation and the general behavior patterns of the turtles. There is a great section on why these animals are threatened which would be very useful for a project. The overall appearance of this site is very attractive and it contains a lot of relevant, interesting and clear pictures. Reviewed by Tannith W. and Kate S.

Barry Kirshner Wildlife Foundation http://www.kirshner.org/index.shtml Do you care for the endangered wild cats in this world? Do you want to learn and perhaps help stop the destruction of these endangered animals? This site provides the information you need. It includes links to the animals involved in the project. You can read about the habits of the animals, what they eat or how large they are. The site provides excellent information for school projects for learners from the age of 8 and up. It includes colorful designs and pictures of the animals. Another link provides you with the chance to become a foster parent to any animal at this site. The reader can also take part in the quiz and see how much he or she really knows about these animals! I highly recommend this site to a reader who wants to make a difference to an endangered, wild cat. Reviewed by Victoria J.

Watchlist http://www.audubon.org/bird/watch/index.html The Watchlist is an excellent site that focuses on birds that are at risk before they become endangered. It is informational and very interesting for bird lovers. If you are looking for one particular bird, you can easily find it through the bird list, where there are pictures and well set out information that is easy to read and understand. This is a perfect site for anyone who is interested in the preservation of birds. It has a separate link for kids that we found very interesting. It even included a section on how to make your backyard friendly for birds. Reviewed by Denise G.

The Vancouver Island Marmot http://www.islandnet.com/~marmot/subdir/page2.html If you are looking for information on the endangered Vancouver Island Marmot, this is an excellent site to go to. It has wonderfully clear pictures as well as links to other Marmot sites. Links offer information on the cave bones of the endangered Vancouver Island Marmot, and interesting facts about the behavior of these animals. We found it educational to read several of the scientific papers on the marmot. If you want to find out more you can even contact the scientists themselves. We would recommend this site to grade 6 and upwards. Reviewed by Diana L. and Kathryn C.

EndangeredSpecie.com http://www.endangeredspecie.com If you are looking for a well-organized site, we highly recommend this site for you! It offers an interesting and fun way to learn all you need to know about endangered species. It not only contains useful information, but also supplies an exciting way to help endangered animals. Images at the site are realistic and informative. There are many sections to enjoy such as the teachers and kids sections and an entire book category as well as a search option. This site lists endangered species laws and suggests a number of ways to help endangered species. Reviewed by Julia W.

Endangered Animals of the World http://www.geocities.com/rainforest/vines/1460/index.html The Endangered Animals of the World site has a menu bar on the homepage that explains briefly what the site contains. The site has a creative design that is appealing to the eye. The About this site option tells you about the author and why he has created this site. The next three options take you to pages containing information about different species of endangered mammals, birds and fish. Although there are only a few pictures included with the information you will find it well-written. The site also provides many links that can help you to find further information on endangered animals. Reviewed by Susan B. and Amy W.

The Endangered Animals of the World Project http://www.tenan.vuurwerk.nl/indexusa.htm Fifty-two schools have contributed to this site. It would be great for all students who are interested in animals. The Animals section provides lists of threatened or endangered animals of the earth, grouped according to regions. You will find out where they live, what they eat and how we can help. Each list includes where the contributors got their information. The site is bright and interesting and makes you want to explore further by linking to other sites that provide more information on each animal. Reviewed by Sam D.

Endangered Species Project Http://www.schoolworld.asn.au/species/reports.html This site has many reports on endangered animals created by other students from around the world. It is very organized and easy to find your way around because the pictures are all put into categories. Sections include mammals, birds, fish, amphibians, insects, reptiles and a few more. Each section is arranged to give information on the problems faced by each animal and what can be done to protect it. There are lots of bold and realistic pictures depicting each type of animal, which makes the site interesting to visit. Reviewed by Devorah B. and Davina L.

American Museum of Natural History: Endangered Animals http://www.amnh.org/exhibitions/endangered/index.html This is an interesting site that includes an exhibition on endangered animals. The search engine allows you to look up a specific endangered animal. A site map enables you to find your way around the site easily. If you click on Tour the Exhibition, you will embark on a virtual tour of the exhibition through the world of endangered species. We liked the glossary, which explains terms often used in relation to endangered animals. There is also a calendar of events for young explorers. Reviewed by Kim W.

Deannes Endangered Species http://deannespage.virtualave.net/ Have you ever wondered about Endangered Animals? How these animals became endangered? Deanne has a lot of answers. This site is organized into sections such as: What are endangered species and how do they become endangered? What conservation efforts are in progress? and What can you do to help endangered species? It also suggests links to other relevant sites. You will find a lot of interesting information on the topic of endangered animals at this site, as well as many colorful pictures. Reviewed by Cassie R. and Nancy W.

The Oakland Zoo http://www.oaklandzoo.org/ed/endang.species.oakz.html The Oakland Zoo is a brilliant site for all projects on animals and endangered animals. This site includes pictures and information about animals from the aardvark to the zebra. Each animal is described in terms of its life span and diet, and videos show the animals in action. The series of videos, which take a bit of time to download, are worth the wait. Other links take you to specific countries to see the animals from that country. You can also find out about news and events in the future. Reviewed by Suzy B.

ES2000: Endangered Species of the Next Millennium http://library.advanced.org/25014/english.index.shtml This site was created by students for the ThinkQuest competition. It is very colorful and has many pictures. There is an interesting and fun interactive story, where you choose what happens next. A site map allows for easy navigation, and a search tool lets you locate the exact animal you want. There are lots of media clips and tips on how to help endangered wildlife. You can reach the producers of the site via mail at an address listed there. We found the quotes and all the facts to be very interesting and informative. This site is a definite must for every project concerning endangered animals! Reviewed by Jacqui K.

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These Internet resources were evaluated on the basis of Site Selection Guidelines that the students developed. Questions and comments can be sent to the facilitating teacher at St. Mary's DSG, Mrs. Lynne Glashan, at lglashan@stmarys.kzn.school.za

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