Introduction
Our class got a new student, Crouton, but before we can officially keep her in our classroom we must learn all about her!
Click through the Webquest and then complete the task at the end to prove that you are an expert at taking care of our pet hamster, Crouton!
Task
Your task is to:
1) Click through the links below to read and learn all about hamsters
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their origin (where they come from)
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where they live
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what they eat
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what they do during the day
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what they do during the night
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interesting facts
2) Choose one activity to complete by Friday (1/10)
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Create a hamster guide for Ms. Draeger to pass onto future fifth graders who will meet Crouton (rubric at end of Webquest)
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Create a hamster play pen or toy out of hamster friendly materials
Process
Read these webpages to learn new facts about hamsters:
https://www.livescience.com/27169-hamsters.html
http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals/hamster.html
https://www.thesprucepets.com/hamsters-overview-1238973
https://www.coolkidfacts.com/hamster-facts-for-kids/
https://www.humanesociety.org/resources/hamster-right-pet-you
https://squeaksandnibbles.com/diy-hamster-toys/
Watch these videos to learn new facts about hamsters:
http://www.viewpure.com/08NT5qfmZec - Basic Care and Needs
http://www.viewpure.com/AdCC8AxHFVg - Foods that Hamsters Can and Cannot Eat
http://www.viewpure.com/Xq8rgSNNslQ - Species of Hamsters
Evaluation
Create a hamster guide for future fifth graders to use:
https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/NDE1NzQ0NjY4ODJa/a/NDg2Mzk0MDk5MzRa/details
Create a hamster playground or toy for Crouton to use:
https://classroom.google.com/u/1/c/NDE1NzQ0NjY4ODJa/a/NDg2Mzk1OTI4MjVa/details
