1. Students will learn facts about the physical characteristics of the Lions of Africa, such as size, diet, habitat and characteristics. 
2. Students will learn how scientists use these characteristics to compare and classify a species like the Lions of Africa. 
3. Students will learn why conservation of lions is so important and what is being done to prevent the extinction of this species in Africa. 
4. Students will learn new vocabulary words related to the study of the lion in its African habitat.

Homework Offered
Your child may be interested in learning more facts about the topic of lions and animal conservation science. Great science enrichment for independent or homeschooled learners.
0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
There is not a formal assessment for this class. Students will be learning concepts of animal science along with the opportunity to develop additional math, geography, vocabulary and creative thinking while learning about Lions of Africa.
Grades Offered

The following science resources were used to create content for this class but will NOT be used as teaching tools during class:

https://ielc.libguides.com/sdzg/factsheets/lions/summary
http://www.chakarov.com/studentswork/lions/index.html
https://www.africa-wildlife-detective.com/african-lions.html
https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-are-the-different-types-of-lions-living-today.html
https://kevinrichardsonfoundation.org/status-of-lions/
https://nationalzoo.si.edu/animals/lion
https://www.awf.org/wildlife-conservation/lion
http://lionguardians.org/
https://a-z-animals.com/blog/the-types-of-lions-every-lion-species-lower-classification/