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Species extinction is happening at an alarming rate according to scientists. In this lesson, students are asked to consider why extinction is a problem that we should concern us. They are taught that destruction of habitat is the main reason many species are threatened. The lesson explores ways that engineers can help save endangered species.

Engineers can prevent extinction by developing ways to preserve diverse biological habitats. Materials engineers develop materials that mimic the qualities of wood to be used instead of rainforest timber. Chemical engineers have developed a way to lessen the harmful effects starfish have on coral reef. Environmental engineers are developing ways to combat global warming, which adversely affects coral reef. Engineers consult both the sciences and ethics issues as they shape their designs. Understand why it is important to prevent extinction. List ways that engineering can prevent extinction. 10TeachEngineering.orgMichael J. BendewaldKaren KingJanet Yowellhttp://www.nmfs.noaa.gov/pr/images/pinnipeds/mediterraneanmonkseal_ifaw.jpghttp://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/Study/Paleoclimatology_CloseUp/Images/coral_reef.jpgS11416DDInternational_Technology_Education_Association-ITEA_STL_StandardsTechnologyF. Knowledge gained from other fields of study has a direct effect on the development of technological products and systems.68S1142551ColoradoScienced. Examine, evaluate, question, and ethically use information from a variety of sources and media to investigate how environmental conditions affect the survival of individual organisms66S114254EColoradoSciencea. Interpret and analyze data about changes in environmental conditions - such as climate change - and populations that support a claim describing why a specific population might be increasing or decreasing 66United StatesCopyright 2012 - Integrated Teaching and Learning Program, College of Engineering, University of Colorado at Boulderhttp://www.teachengineering.org/policy_ipp.phphttp://www.teachengineering.org/2010-07-306Teacher