Comparing and contrasting

Introduction

Today we are practicing comparing and contrasting! 

Comparing is showing the similarities, and contrasting is showing differences between two things that are related in some way.

There are so many different types if animal in the world, but two that get commonly confused are crocodile and alligators of their similar apperances and habits. However there are many things that make these two species very unique. 

 

Task

Go on a hunt to find the similarities and differences between Alligators and Crocodiles!

 

 

 

Process

  1. Watch video on Comparing and contrasting:


     

    1. Visit the following websites to read and learn about the 2 different species, alligators and crocodiles     ​​ ​​​​      ScienceKids: https://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/alligator.html#:~:text=Like%20other%20reptiles%2C%20alligators%20are,shut%20with%20their%20bare%20hands.                                                 Smart Tutor:  http://thinkonline.smarttutor.com/crocodiles-and-alligators-compare-and-contrast-third-grade/#:~:text=Crocodiles%20and%20alligators%20are%20large%2C%20frightful%2Dlooking%20reptiles.&text=The%20main%20difference%20is%20that,has%20a%20broad%2C%20blunt%20snout.

    2. Write down facts about each as you are reading 

    3. Insert Pictures of both animals

    4. Create a Venn Diagram

    5.  Compare/Contrast Matrix - Sarah Sanderson Science

 

 

Evaluation

  • Make sure you include at least 5 facts or each contrasting and 3 similarities

  • You must also include one picture of each animal

Conclusion

TO WRAP UP!

Please write a few sentences including what you learned about comparing and contrasting and why it is an important skill to have.

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