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Subject: Classification of Animals |
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Animal Classification
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| Introduction: |
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Animals are classified in a variety of ways.
This helps scientists to study the relationships in animal groups
and to see the whole animal family tree as it has developed
through time. The study of animal classification is called taxonomy.
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| Task: |
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For this webquest, the students will be grouped
into 5 groups. Each group will have one of the following research
questions:
Group 1-Why do we classify animals into different categories?
Group 2-Explain the similarities, differences, and characteristics
of vertebrates and invertebrates.
Group 3-Explain similarities, differences, and characteristics
of Fish and Amphibians.
Group 4-
Explain similarities, differences, and characteristics of Reptiles
and Birds.
Group 5-Explain the similarities,differences, and characteristics
of mammals compared to another vertebrate group (The group will
pick another vertebrate group that will be approved by the teacher).
After the groups have done their research, they will create
either a PowerPoint or a foldable book that explains the research
topic. |
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| Process: |
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Read All Before Beginning!
1. The teacher will divide the class into 5 groups.
2. Every student will have a specific job (organizer, researcher,
writer, or
presenter).
3. The teacher will give each group a specific topic to research
and present.
Group # 1. Why do we classify Animals into different Categories?�
Group # 2. Explain similarities, differences, and characteristics
of Vertebrates
and Invertebrates��
Group # 3. �Fish and Amphibians��
Group # 4. �Reptiles and Birds��
Group # 5. �Mammals and another vertebrate group of choice.
Must be approved by the teacher.��
After researching this web quest, reading through the information,
and observing
the videos each group may choose to complete Task 1 or Task
2.
Task 1
Create a Power Point Presentation where you explain your topic
thoroughly.
Task 2
Create a foldable book where you explain your topic thoroughly.
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| Resources: |
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Animal Diversity Web-http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/index.html
http://jabernethy.com/portfolio/AnimalClass4.htm
http://www.kidport.com/reflib/science/animals/animals.htm
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/coloring/
http://zunal.com/zunal_uploads/files/20110308065617RanyJ.pdf
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| Evaluation: |
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http://zunal.com/evaluation.php?w=88353 |
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| Conclusion: |
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Researching and creating a power point or foldable
brochure on the important topic of animal classification will
help students become experts on the topic. Additionally, they
will have different opportunities to collaborate with one another,
to show their artistic creativity, and to practice not only
their reading and writing skills but also their listening and
speaking skills. After students present their topic to the rest
of the class, they have a chance to vote on the best project
and to display them.
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This Web Quest is available at
(www.teacherjet.com)
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