Animals and their Homes

Introduction

Have you ever wondered where different Animals live? In this Webquest we will go through the different habitats that animals live in, Like oceans, farms, Forrest, and the desert. At the end of this lesson you will make a short presentation that shows the understanding of at least one of the Habititats and what animal lives there.

Guiding Questions:

  • What is a Habitat?
  • How do animals Survive?
  • Where do the animals live? 

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe where animals live
  • Identify different habitats 
  • work together in groups 

Florida State Standards:

SC.1.L.17.1:Through observation, recognize that all plants and animals need basic needs 

Blooms Taxonomy:

Remember:Animal names and Habitats 

Understand: Explain where different animals live 

Apply: Use microsoft Powerpoint to make a project

Create: Make a short Presentation to show understanding 

 

 

Task

I will put you into small groups to create a presentation on one habitat that we learned about.

1.Forrest

2.Ocean

3.Desert

4.Grasslands  

Your presentation should include:

  • Name of habitat 
  • at least 2-3 animals that live there 
  • pictures
  • one fact about the animals 

 

 

Process

Step 1: Learn 

We will watch a video on the animals and their habitats.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xj1ASC-TlsI

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=knynl6dFonU

Step 2: Form groups 

Get into your groups and discuss what habitat you guys wanna choose 

Step 3: Research and create presentation 

After you pick your habitat find 2-3 animals that live there, and at least one picture of the habitat and 3 facts about it 

Step 4: present to the class 

Evaluation

Animals and their homes rubric 

Criteria 

3 Excellent 

2 Good 1 Needs Improvement 
Understanding  3 Facts and 2-3 pictures present  2 facts and 1 picture is present  No facts or pictures present 
Teamwork  worked well in a group  worked well most of the time  needed reminders 

 

 

 

 

 

Conclusion

Good Job students! Now we understand where animals live and how they live. 

Now lets think of animals and tell me where they live!