Researching the Steller's Sea Cow

The video tutorial guides students through researching and writing about extinct animals, focusing on the Stellar's Sea Cow. It covers reasons for extinction, research methods, and the importance of using credible sources. The tutorial emphasizes organizing information for reports and presentations, and highlights the ethical considerations of plagiarism.

What is the primary reason for animal extinction in the past several hundred years?

• Natural disasters

• Human impact

• Lack of food

• Predator increase

Which of the following is NOT a suggested method for researching extinct animals?

• Using the Internet

• Watching television

• Checking the card catalog

• Visiting a local library

What is a key characteristic of the Stellar's Sea Cow?

• It lives in warm waters

• It has a large flat tail

• It is a carnivore

• It is fast-moving

What was the primary reason humans hunted the Stellar's Sea Cow?

• For its teeth

• For its tender meat

• For its fur

• For its bones

Why is it important to avoid plagiarism when conducting research?

• It is illegal

• It is unethical

• It can lead to misinformation

• It is time-consuming