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Journey
to the Rainforest
A WebQuest for 1st Grade Science
Designed by
Erin Shidner
eshidner@bethanylutheran.org
  
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits
Introduction
We have been learning about animals and
their habitats. You are going to be a
detective searching the rainforest for two of your favorite animals that
reside there. You’re going to look at your animals and research what
characteristics are important for living in the rainforest.
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The
Task
Your task is to create a venn diagram
comparing and contrasting the characteristics of the two rainforest animals
you picked. Your next task is to
create a diorama of a rainforest habitat for your two animals.
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The
Process
This assignment is an
individual project.
- Your will need to pick two animals from the
list of choices from the following website. http://jajhs.kana.k12.wv.us/amazon/animal.htm
- Once you've picked your two animals you need
to compare(same) and contrast(different) their characteristics.
- Then you need to fill in your venn diagram
using your research.
- You are on to the next part of your
task. You are to create a
diorama of the habitat where your animals live. Look at the following website to get
an idea. http://enchantedlearning.com/subjects/rainforest/
- Here are some guidelines for your diorama:
You need: A shoebox, and
materials to create a rainforest habitat.
In your habitat you need
to include your animals, and other geographic features that would be found in
a rain forest, such as, plants, animals, and more.
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Evaluation
Each student will turn in a Venn Diagram and Diorama. The project will be scored using the
following rubric. Be creative!
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1
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Venn Diagram
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5 or 6 characteristics
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3 or 4
characteristics
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1or 2 characteristics
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Diorama
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Animals
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We included more than our two animals
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We included just our
two animals
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We did not include both our animals
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Habitat
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More than three plants and other features were added.
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At least three plants and other features were added
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No extra plants or features were added
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Conclusion
You have now learned a lot about the
rainforest. You’ve seen some of the animals that live there and what they
need to survive. Some things to
continue to think about are: Why did we take time to learn about the
rainforest? Why should we protect the rainforest? How can we help?
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Credits
& References
Thanks to the following:
www.enchantedlearning.com
http://jajhs.kana.k12.wv.us/amazon/animal.htm
Laurie Hofman – for her
suggestions
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Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page
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