Introduction
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TYPES OF ANIMALS!
By: Lana Warning
Learn about the different types of animals in the world!
Task
You are going to reasearch about different habitats and types of animal to have a better understanding on what they are! Then you are going to chose your favorite animal to reasearch! Once you are done you will be creating an animal booklet!
https://helpx.adobe.com/acrobat/kb/print-booklets-acrobat-reader/_jcr_c…
The booklet must have a description of 6 of different types of Habbitats, 5 types of of animals, and 3 animal descriptions of your choice.
Be ready to present 1 of your 3 animals to the class!
Good luck!!
Process
1. Reasearch types of animal Habitats
-What type of habitats are there?
-What makes each habitat different from the other?
-What type of animals live in said habitat? Name 2!
*Pick 6 animal habitats to answer these questions too*
https://www.google.com/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=r…
Links to use for information(cut and paste into browser):
http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/
http://lib.colostate.edu/wildlife/places.html
http://pbskids.org/wildkratts/habitats/
2. Research types of Animal Characteristics
-Defind the type of animal
-What specific details makes the characteristic
ex: Mammels make milk
-Give an example of an animal related to the characteristic
*Pick 5 animal types to answer each question with*
Links to use(cut and paste into browser):
http://lib.colostate.edu/wildlife/types.html
http://www.nature.org/newsfeatures/specialfeatures/animals/
3. Researching animals
-Read the description
- What habitat is the animal from?
-What type of animal is it?
-What is special about this animal
*Pick 3 animals from the given list to research and answer the qestions for each animal*
link to site-
http://a-z-animals.com/animals/
Know that you have done the information down, time to put it in a booklet! You will be presenting your 3 animals to the class! Both your presentaion and Booklet will be graded! Please make this booklet as colorful and creative as you possibly able!
Evaluation
Brochure Rubric
|
CATEGORY |
(4) Excellent |
(3) Good |
(2) Almost |
(1) Not Yet |
| Attractiveness & Organization
(Organization) |
The brochure has exceptionally attractive formatting and well-organized information. |
The brochure has attractive formatting and well-organized information. |
The brochure has well-organized information. |
The brochure's formatting and organization of material are confusing to the reader. |
| Content - Accuracy
(Ideas) |
The brochure has all of the required information (see checklist) and some additional information |
The brochure has all of the required information (see checklist). |
The brochure has most of the required information (see checklist). |
The brochure has little of the required information (see checklist). |
| Writing - Mechanics
(Conventions) |
All of the writing is done in complete sentences. Capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure. |
Most of the writing is done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure. |
Some of the writing is done in complete sentences. Some of the capitalization and punctuation are correct throughout the brochure. |
Most of the writing is not done in complete sentences. Most of the capitalization and punctuation are not correct throughout the brochure. |
| Graphics/Pictures |
The graphics go well with the text and there is a good mix of text and graphics. |
The graphics go well with the text, but there are so many that they distract from the text. |
The graphics go well with the text, but there are too few. |
The graphics do not go with the accompanying text or appear to be randomly chosen. |
| Sources |
There are many citations from a variety of sources accurately listed on the brochure. |
There are some citations from a variety of sources accurately listed on the brochure. |
There are a few citations accurately listed on the brochure. |
Incomplete citations are listed on the brochure. |
https://www1.kent.k12.wa.us/curriculum/tech/k6/3/puget_sound/brochure_r…
Presentaion-
Conclusion
Congradulations! You have completed the quest! You have successfully learned about different Habitats, Types, AND Animals! You should have been able to research different types of Habbiats in the earth! Learned the types of animals that we"classifed"! Plus, how each animal is different then another animal! Congrats on making a fabulous Booklet and Presentaion!
Teacher Page
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This webquest focuses on both writing skills and research abilitys, along with understand of natural science. Student will work independently using technology on this webquest. For the best result book two Lab day for the student to work on activity. For the presentaions have they present the following day after the 2nd lab day.