Leaping Lizards!

Introduction

The student will explore different types of lizards and their habitats. After researching at least 3 different kinds of lizards, the student will choose one to be the main topic of their research project.

Task

Your goal is to learn all you can about lizards! You will research using the links provided and create a method of sharing what you have learned with the rest of the class.

Process

Step 1: Using the links below, choose three lizards to study. Write down facts that you learn about each one.

http://animalstime.com/lizard-facts-for-kids-fun-facts-about-lizards-for-kids/

http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/lizard.html

http://www.scienceforkidsclub.com/lizard-facts.html

https://www.livescience.com/56017-lizard-facts.html

https://www.nps.gov/sagu/learn/nature/lizards.htm

Step 2: Using a Venn Diagram, show how these lizards are alike and different.

Step 3: Choose either one of these lizards or another one that you did not use for the Venn Diagram and become the expert on this lizard. You will want to be sure you can answer questions such as:

a) What does your lizard look like? How big does it grow?

b) What does your chosen lizard eat? How does it catch its prey?

c) What countries does it live in? What is the habitat like?

d) Find at least three other interesting facts about lizards (either your specific lizard or lizards in general).

Step 4: Create either a poster or a Google Slide presentation to share what you have learned. Be sure to include all the necessary information listed above, as well as a picture of your lizard. Make your presentation colorful, interesting and informative!

Evaluation

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Qualified 3	Exemplary 4
Poster or Slide Presentation	Poster or presentation is poorly made, and directions were not followed.	Poster or presentation shows effort, but still did not follow the directions.	Poster or presentation met all criteria in the process section, but was not creative.	Poster or presentation was above and beyond what was asked for and very creative and neat.
Animal Facts	Facts were incorrect or had no facts at all.	Accurate facts, but there were only 3 facts listed.	There were more than 3 facts, but they were not all true.	There were more than 3 facts, and they were all correct and interesting.
Venn Diagram	Showed no knowledge of similarities and differences.	Showed some knowledge of similarities and differences.	Showed several similarities and differences.	Similarities and differences were well researched and student demonstrates a good understanding of each.