Sustainability Aware is a series of educational apps made to inform and engage kids about our environment and our impacts on the Earth. In Animals Under Threat, we look at how climate change is threatening species around the world.
In this app we’ll learn about:
• adaptation and how animal species cope with problems like environmental change
• climate change and global warming
• animal extinction
• the fragility of Earth’s ecosystems
• the ramifications of species extinction for the planet and why we should care.
Then we’ll dive into looking at certain animal species and how they are being affected by climate change. We’ll cover animals including:
• birds
• bees
• frogs and toads
• fish
• koalas
• pandas
• polar animals
• turtles
• butterflies
• “beasts of the wild” (like tigers, gorillas and elephants)
Reading level: Approximately 8–10 years old, Australian middle to upper primary school level. Suitable for guided reading and classroom use.
With engaging content, these apps transform tricky, theoretical scientific topics into information readers can easily grasp. Each app shows how kids can actively take part in leading the world to a sustainable future. It takes an informed, realistic approach to the issues and offers practical, everyday suggestions for how we can all live more sustainably. All of our apps are jam-packed with information and enhanced interactive elements.
Our apps include the following features:
• breakout features to expand on the content and broaden a student’s understanding of the issues
• glossary terms – difficult words are highlighted and explained in pop-up boxes.
• interactive diagrams
• animations
• videos
• slideshows
• informative graphs
Learn more about sustainability in the other apps in our series:
• Eating green: Sustainable food and farming
• Going green: Sustainable transport choices
• Powering our planet: Sustainable energy solutions
• What’s up with the weather?: Our changing climate
• Doing your bit: Help rescue the planet
To find out more about our series, please visit our site www.sustainabilityaware.com.