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Classifying Animals

Introduction

Task

Resources

Process

Evaluation

Conclusion

Standards

Citations

Teacher Notes

A WebQuest for 3rd Grade

Science/Classifying Animals

Designed by Sybil Braun

[email protected]

EDTL 680 Information Literacy forTeaching and Learning Summer 2006

Based on a template from The WebQuest Page


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Introduction

In second grade, you took a field trip to theColumbus Zoo to see some animals from aroundthe world. You may have learned how some ofthe animals belong to the same family, like thelion and the tiger or the black bear and the grizzly

bear.In this WebQuest you are going to learn

more about how animals can be groupedtogether, like a family. Your friends and familywill be amazed with all of your information thenext time you travel to the zoo!


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Task

Your task will be to work with 3 other students to learn how toclassify animals into 4 major groups. The group choices forthis assignment are either mammals, birds, amphibians, orreptiles.

Each person will have a specific role as a different type ofanimal.

Each role will need to answer and take notes over the samequestions, which will allow everyone to compare the

different classification groups.

Finally, you will all share your information by creating a chart orposter comparing the differences between yourclassification groups.

Process


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ResourcesYou will need the following items to help you complete

the WebQuest:

1. Computer

2. Internet Explorer or other Internet Sources

3. Printer

4. Poster board

5. All Internet websites will be listed in thecitation

6. Markers or crayons


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Process

The groups of 4 will be chosen randomly by theteacher. To choose the roles of the groups, write yournames down on a piece of paper alphabetically. Thefirst name on the list will be the role of the frog, thesecond name will be the giraffe, the third name will bethe painted turtle, and the fourth will be the ostrich.Once the roles have been decided, click on your animalname to find the questions and helpful websites for theanswers.

Role #1 Frog

Role #2 Giraffe

Role #3 Painted Turtle

Role #4 Ostrich


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Role #1 - Frog

1 Print off the following worksheet to help keep notes organized. Notes

2 To learn more about the 4 different classification groups, complete the followinglearning activity. Be sure to complete your notes on the worksheet.

Classification Groups

3 Answer the following essential questions about the frog on the Notes worksheet:

1. What classification group does your animal fall under?2. What information did you find that gave you the animals

classification?3. What are 3 other animals that belong in this group?4. Did you find anything else special about your animals

classification group that others might find interesting?

Here is a list of websites to visit and search to find the answers to your four questions.

Amphibian Facts

The Amazing Adaptable Frog

Amphibians

4 Click on Final Activityfor the last set of directions.

Final Activity


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1. Go to www.infohio.org

2. Select Resources for Grades K-5.

3. Select Kids Search for Grades 3-5.

4. If you are prompted for a username and password,check with your teacher or librarian.

5. Select Kids Search for Grades 3-5, if needed.

6. Type the words classifying animals(be sure toinclude the quotation marks) into the box next to Find.

7. Scroll down this page to read the full article on thescreen, or print a copy of the article in order to answerthe questions.

Frog Giraffe Turtle Ostr ich


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Name ___________ Role _________________

1. Describethe fourdifferentclassification groups:

Mammals_____________________________________________________________

Birds_________________________________________________________________

Amphibians___________________________________________________________

Reptiles_____________________________________________________________

Questions to answer about your animal:

1. Whatclassification group doesyour animal fall under?______________________

2. What information did you find thatgaveyouthe animalsclassification?

_____________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________

3. What are 3 otheranimalsthat belong in thisgroup?_____________________________________________________________________

4. Did you find anythingelsespecial aboutyour animalsclassification groupthat

others might find interesting?

_____________________________________________________________________

Notes

Frog Giraffe Turtle Ostr ich


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Role #2 - Giraffe1 Print off the following worksheet to help keep notes organized. Notes

2 To learn more about the 4 different classification groups, complete the following

learning activity. Be sure to complete your notes on the worksheet.


3 Answer the following essential questions about the giraffe on the Notes worksheet:

1. What classification group does your animal fall under?

2. What information did you find that gave you the animalsclassification?

3. What are 3 other animals that belong in this group?

4. Did you find anything else special about your animals

classification group that others might find interesting?


Planet Giraffe

Giraffe

What Is A Mammal?

4 Click on Final Activityfor the last set of directions.Final Activity


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Role #3 Painted Turtle

1 Print off the following worksheet to help keep notes organized. Notes



3 Answer the following essential questions about the painted turtle on the Notesworksheet:


classification?3. What are 3 other animals that belong in this group?4. Did you find anything else special about your animals classification

group that others might find interesting?


Painted Turtles

Painted Turtles

Kidport: Reference Library

4 Click on Final Activityfor the last set of directions. Final Activity


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Role #4 - Ostrich1 Print off the following worksheet to help keep notes organized. Notes



3 Answer the following essential questions about the ostrich on the Notes worksheet:


classification?3. What are 3 other animals that belong in this group?4. Did you find anything else special about your animals

classification group that others might findinteresting?


Ostrich

Ostrich

All About Birds

4 Click on Final Activityfor the last set of directions. Final Activity


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Final Activity

You and your partners need to get together to go over your notes. Once youhave discussed your differences, you need to decide how you can displayyour information on a poster.

The following 3 questions need to be answered by each member of the group:

1. What classification group does your animal fall under

2. What are characteristics about this classification group?

3. What are 3 other animals that belong in this group?

The poster should contain answers to the 3 questions from the four differentroles, should include pictures or drawings of animals, and any otherinformation that you think will help others understand better.

Be Creative!

Evaluation


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Evaluation Each role graded separate

Category Needs Work

1

Satisfacory

2

Good

3

Excellent

4

Classification

Groups

Activity

Took notes on

1 classification

group

Took notes on

2 classification

groups

Took notes on

3 classification

groups

Took notes on

4 classification

groups

4 Essential

Questions

Answered 1

EssentialQuestion

Answered 2

EssentialQuestions

Answered 3

EssentialQuestions

Answered 4

EssentialQuestions

Final Activity No questions

answered,

no pictures,

no extrainformation

1 question

answered,

pictures, no

extra

information

2 questions

answered,

pictures, no

extra

information

All questions

answered,

pictures, extra

information

Cooperative

Group Work

Continuous

problems,

removed from

group

Caused some

problems,

distracted

group

Very few

problems,

worked well

with others

No conflicts,

worked very

well with others

Total Points_______ Final Grade_______Conclusion


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Conclusion

Congratulations on a job well done!

I am very proud of you all for being able

to work cooperatively in a group to complete

the assignment! You have learned that

there are different ways to classify animalsdue to their characteristics. I hope that you

put this information to good use the next

time you are around animals or visit the zoo.


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StandardsOhio Academic Content Standards Science K -12

BenchmarkB: Analyze plant and animal structures and functions needed for survival anddescribe the flow of energy through a system that all organisms use to survive.

3. Classify animals according to their characteristics (e.g., body coverings and bodystructure).

BenchmarkC. Explain the importance of keeping records of observations andinvestigations that are accurate and understandable.

5. Record and organize observations (e.g., journals, charts and tables).

Ohio Academic Content Standards Library

BenchmarkC: Understand how to access technology-based school library materials,

including library networks and electronic resources, for research.1. Use school library technology-based resources to learn about classroom assignmentsand discover areas of interest.

3. Use appropriate access code (username, password) to gain access to online resource(e.g., district network resources, subscriptionfee- based, databases, and resources thatcan be accessed remotely/outside the school and/or from home).

Ohio Academic Content Standards - Technology

Benchmark A:Compare and discuss the characteristics of technology in our community.

3. Demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom.

Benchmark D: Practice responsible use of technology, understand school districtguidelines for technology use, and explore technology ownership.

1. Work collaboratively with others, respecting their ideas and needs, when usingtechnology.

BenchmarkC:Use technology communications to participate in online group

collaborative interactive projects and activities.2. Engage in online learning (e.g., Web activities, virtual field trips, videoconferencing).


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TeacherNotes

I randomly chose the 4 animals for thisactivity, but you could change the animalsand the Web sites to meet specific topics.For example, if you were doing a unit over

the Wetlands, you could find 4 differentanimals that match different classificationsthat live in this habitat.

I allowed students to use the Notes

worksheet due to lack of experience takingsufficient notes. Students with experiencemay not need that worksheet.


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Citations

All AboutB

irds. (n.d.). Retrieved July 25, 2006, from Enchanted Learning Website: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/birds/.

Amazing Adaptable Frog. (1999). Retrieved July 17, 2006, from ExploratoriumWeb site: http://www.exploratorium.edu/frogs/mainstory/index.html.

Amphibians. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2006, from Yahooligans! Animal Web site:http://yahooligans.yahoo.com/content/animals/amphibians/.

Amphibian Facts. (n.d.). Retrieved July 17, 2006, from Center for GlobalEnvironmental Education Web site:http://www.cgee.hamline.edu/frogs/science/frogfact.html.

Giraffe. (n.d.). Retrieved July 20, 2006, from Kids Planet Web site:http://www.kidsplanet.org/factsheets/giraffe.html.

Infohio. (2006). Retrieved July 13, 2006, from Infohio Web site: www.infohio.org.

Kidport:Reference Library. (2004). Retrieved July 23, 2006, from Kidport:Science Web site:http://www.kidport.com/RefLib/Science/Animals/Reptiles.htm.

Citations,Page 2


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Citations, ContinuedO

strich. (1994). Retrieved July 25, 2006, from Encyclopedia Americana Web site:http://ostrich-farming.tripod.com/ostrich/.

Ostrich. (2003). Retrieved July 25, 2006, from World Almanac for Kids Web site:

http://www.worldalmanacforkids.com/explore/animals/ostrich.html.

Painted Turtles. (2003, April). Retrieved July 23, 2006, from Kildeer CountrysideVirtual Wetlands Preserve Web site:

http://www.twingroves.district96.k12.il.us/Wetlands/Turtles/PaintedTurtle/PaintedTurtle.html.

Painted Turtles. (n.d.). Retrieved July 23, 2006, from Enchanted Learning Website:http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/turtle/Paintedturtle.shtml.

Planet Giraffe. (1996). Retrieved July 20, 2006, from Planet-Pet Web site:http://planet-pets.com/plntgraf.html.

What Is A Mammal? (n.d.). Retrieved July 20, 2006, from Enchanted LearningWeb site: http://www.allaboutmammals.com/subjects/mammals/.

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