Introduction
We have been learning all about animal groups! We did a lesson on mammals yesterday, so today we will be classifying what makes an animal a mammal. Today you are no longer third graders, you are now expert Mammal Specialists for National Geographic!
REMEMBER!!!
Mammals:
-have hair or fur
-give birth to live young
-have lungs and need air to breathe
-have 4 legs and 2 ears if they live on land
-are warm-blooded
Task
National Geographic has asked you to do a report on the mammal animal group. You will need to use their resources to research and then do a report on one type of mammal. Today you will become a Mammal Specialist.
Classifier Role: As the classifier, you will be responsible for labeling the mammals as a mammal. Use your graphic organizer from class to guide your findings. You will need to write a list of 10 mammals for your group to choose from.
Reporter: As the reporter, you will be responsible for reporting your group's classifications to the class. You will create a poster on your group's chosen animal.
Tracker: As the tracker, you will be responsible for making sure your group is moving along and staying on track. Pay attention to the 20 minute timer on the board. You will be responsible for taking notes of what your group discusses.
Your poster will need to include 3 reasons that your animal is a mammal, the name of the mammal, and a drawing of it.
Process
Step 1: Go to https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals to research 10 types of mammals. Use the animal choices from the National Geographic site. You can also use the mammal examples that we discussed in our science notebooks yesterday. You will need to write 10 types of mammals on your group's draft note page that I handed out in class. From the list, choose one mammal to do your report on.
Step 2: When you have chosen the mammal for your report, use Padlet and create your report poster https://padlet.com/mammalspecialists/v01sfwnkz8ce89jh. Remember 3 reasons that your animal is a mammal, one interesting fact about it, a picture or drawing of the mammal, and it's name.
Step 3: When you are finished with your poster go over it with your group to make sure you have all of the requirements. The rubric is on the next page.
Evaluation
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Excellent (20 points) |
Needs More Work (15 points) | Developing (10 points) | |
| Reasons | Three reasons are shown on poster and the reporter can describe the reasons and why it makes the animal a mammal. | There is one reason missing or the reporter cannot explain why the reasons make the animal a mammal, but they attempt to explain it. | One or more reason is missing and the reporter does not attempt to explain the reasons. |
| Interesting Fact | The group explains an interesting fact about the mammal of choice. | N/A | There is no interesting fact. |
| Drawing/Picture | The group makes a good effort to find a picture or draw the animal of their choice. The drawing is neat and others can tell what it is meant to be. | The picture or drawing is incorrect, sloppy, or the colors are wrong. | There is no drawing or picture. |
| Animal Name | The animal name is clear on the poster. | There is no animal name on the poster. | |
| Report Presentation | The group is confident in their research and can explain their poster and ask any questions. | The group is unprepared for their report presentation or they don't talk loud enough for the class to hear. | There is no report prepared. |
Conclusion
Excellent job on preparing your report, Mammal Specialists! You will now present your report for National Geographic. Remember, just share the knowledge you know and be confident! I know you will do great, after all, you are now the expert on your mammal of choice!
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Teacher Page
Welcome, National Geographic Mammal Specialists
Description: Web Quest for Mammals. Grade 3.
Grade Level: 3
Curriculum: Science
Keywords: Mammal, Animal Groups.
Author(s): Savannah Burke