Introduction
Animals are all around us. Learning about animals is important for understanding our world. Knowing about the foods, habitats, body coverings and movements of animals can help us care for and protect the animals of our world.
Task
Your assignment is to help choose the animals for our new school zoo.
You will work with a team of classmates to learn about the different types of animals that we should have in our zoo.
Each group member will search for information about one of the types of animals.
You will use the information you learn about your animal to create a model zoo exhibit.
You should also be ready to convince your classmates that your animal must be in the zoo.
Process
- You will be assign to groups of 3.
- Meet with your group to decide what animal type each member will investigate (Arctic, Desert, Rainforest, Ocean, and Woodland).
- Check out the animals in your type using the internet links and books.
- Decide on one animal from your type for the school zoo.
- Print a copy of the Zoo Quest Record Sheet to record the facts you find about your animal. Click here to see and print the activity sheet.
- Complete the Zoo Quest Record Sheet using the internet links and books for your animal type.
- Create a diorama, poster, or other model of your animal in its new zoo habitat.
- Meet with your group members to share your animal choice.
- With your group, write a speech to convince your classmates that your group's animals are the best for the zoo. Each group member should have a part to say.
- Display your project and Zoo Quest Record Sheet with the rest of your group's projects.
- Share your project and speech with the class when asked by your teacher.
Evaluation
All of your work on this WebQuest project will be a part of the evaluation. You can view the rubric that will be used for grading your project. Print a copy if you would like to look at it while you are working.
| WebQuest
Rubric |
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| Information
on Record Sheet |
At least 5 correct facts
are recorded. |
4 correct facts are
recorded. |
3 correct facts are
recorded. |
2 or less correct
facts are recorded. |
| Information
Displayed in Project |
The project shows all
required information plus something more. |
The project shows all
of the required information. |
The project shows all
but one of the pieces of information. |
The project is missing
2 or more pieces of information. |
| Use of Class
Time |
Used class time well.
Focused on getting the task done. Never distracted others. |
Used class time well.
Focused most of the time. Never distracted others. |
Used class time well.
Focused some of the time, but occasionally distracted others. |
Did not use class time
to focus on project or distracted others often. |
| Sharing Time | You always spoke slow, loud,
and clear. You gave at least three reasons to have your animal in the zoo. |
You mostly spoke slow,
loud, and clear. You gave at least two reasons to have your animal in the zoo. |
Sometimes you spoke slow,
loud, and clear. You gave one reason to have your animal in the zoo. |
You rarely spoke
slow, loud, and clear. You did not give any reasons to have your animal in the zoo. |
| Work Quality | Work shows your best
efforts. |
Work shows a strong
effor from you. |
Work shows some effort
from you. |
Work reflects little
effort on your part. |
Conclusion
Learning about animals and their needs is important for all people. When we know about the food and homes that animals need we can help protect them. I hope you enjoyed working on this WebQuest. I also hope you learned about some new and interesting animals. If you would like to learn more about animals, or just do some fun animal crafts and activities, check out the the websites listed below.
Sea Life Crossword Puzzle - Have fun and test your knowledge of ocean animals.
Ocean Animals Activities for Kids - Click here for ocean animal crafts and other activities.
Rainforest Activities and coloring book - Go to this site for stories, coloring pages, and other activities.
Blackdog's On-line Zoo Activities - Great on-line zoo animal learning games at this site.
Columbus Zoo Kid's Page - Click here for zoo games, coloring, and other activities.