The Alley Cat Aqua Adventure
Save the Animals!
Introduction
Studying the wonders of the water can be fun and exciting. The plant and animal world has so many fascinating features for us to see. In order to preserve all of these natural wonders, we must be aware of the plants and animals that are being threatened by extinction. These species are struggling to survive in a world that may no longer be a suitable habitat for them.
The Task
You and your partner have been chosen to create a poster displaying the characteristics of your endangered animal for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services. With the information you gather from the Internet links, create a poster to support the preservation of your endangered animal. If your group has a creative and informative poster, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services could allocate money toward the preservation of your animal. Try your best to save the ANIMALS!
WEBSITES
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services and Kids Corner
World Conservation Monitoring Centre
The Process
After your group has selected an animal, you will be expected to gather information using the internet links listed above. You and your partner will need to gather the following information:
Description
- Describe the physical appearance of this animal.
- What is the size of the animal?
- How does the animal defend itself?
Habitat
- Where can I find this animal in the world?
- In what climate does it live?
- What is the defense mechanism of this animal?
Hunting and Food
- Describe the diet of this animal.
- How often does this animal eat?
- How much food does this animal eat?
- How does it hunt for food?
Breeding and Behavior
- Does the animal have mating rituals?
- How long is the gestation period?
- How many offspring are normally produced in one cycle?
Reason for the Label "Endangered"
- Can you find the reasons why this animal has been labeled endangered?
- Approximately how many are left in the world?
Conclusion
Once you have concluded your search and answered all the questions under each subtopic, organize your information into paragraphs. These paragraphs will be placed on your poster. The requirements for this project are as follows:
- 5 well-written paragraphs (handwritten or typed) (50 points)
- 1 picture of the animal (10 points)
- Title of the poster (10 points)
- Creativity (15 points)
- Neatness (15 points)
The poster must be neat and well-organized.
You may use construction paper to add color to your poster. You and your
partner must put forth effort to complete this poster successfully. The poster
is worth 100 points. GOOD LUCK!
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7th and 8th grade English teacher Last Updated: January 2005 by Trisha Armstrong |