Introduction
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You are a famous Naturalist, well known for your expertise in caring for rare animals. One day when you get home you find a wood crate that has been delivered to your house with your name on it. You carefully open the crate and find inside a pair of animals that you have never seen before. A note attached to the animals says, " I'm no longer able to care for these very rare animals, they may be the only ones of their kind left in the world. I know you will find a way to care for them. Thank you!"
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You decide that you must learn as much as you can about animals habitats to take care of these animals. You talk to the Legislature and they have agreed to let you build a special environment for the animals.
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At the end of the Webquest you will display a picture of the animals and the habitat that you created for them. You will explain what their needs are and how you will provide them.
Task
- Your task is to learn about as many of the different types of animal habitats as you can. Take notes about each habitat.
- You will become an expert on a habitat of your choice.
- You will create a drawing, or picture of the animals.
- You will design a habitat that will meet the special needs your animal will require to survive.
- You will display the animal pictures and habitat to the class in a format of your choice.
- You will provide explanations for the different parts of the exhibit.
Process
- 1. Use the Habitat Web Links page to learn about all different types of animal habitats. Take notes about each habitat.
- 2. Choose your favorite animal habitats and do additional research to become an expert.
- 3. Draw a picture of your rare animals, or go to www.switchzoo.com to create your animals. If you use switchzoo you can print a picture of your animal.
- 4. Use the Internet Zoo Web Links page to tour some zoos online and get ideas for the habitat you will be creating.
- 5. Design and draw pictures of your special animal habit exhibit for your rare animals.
- 6. Make a class display of your animals and their exhibit. Give detailed explanations of the animals adaptations to their environment.
- 7. Write or give explanations of the different parts of the exhibit.
Evaluation
The MLK Habitat Evaluation Agency will grade your project based on the scoring guide below. Remember to do a self-evaluation before you turn in your completed project.
| Beginning 1 |
Developing 2 |
Accomplished 3 |
Exemplary 4 |
Score |
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| Habitat Notes Page |
Partial Notes |
Notes complete for 1 habitat |
Notes complete for 2 habitats |
Notes complete for 3 habitats |
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| Animal Picture |
Drawing Shows no Effort |
Drawing show some effort |
Drawing is neat and shows correct information |
Drawing is neat, in color and shows | |
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Habitat
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Class |
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| Project Completed On time |
Project not Complete |
Project |
Project |
Project completed on or before due date |
Conclusion
- Congratulations, you have done a great job! When you are finished with this project, you should know about many different habitats. You may want to further explore animal habitats to learn about plant and animal types that live in the one you researched.
- If you want to take your project further you may want to research what you can do to help protect plants and animals that live in the habitat you have learned the most about.
Credits
- Switchzoo.com
- DDN Curriculum
Teacher Page
- Many students may choose to make a poster as the final project, however if they have the skills to try encourage them to use technology.
- It is important to note that students should be using computers that have an internet connection for this project.