We share planet
Earth with millions of different animals. Animals come in different colors,
shapes, and sizes. Some, like insects, can fit in the palm of your hand.
Others, like the great blue whale, are longer than ten humans stretched
end to end.
You and your partner are
to research at least 4 different animals.
(that's two a
piece)
For each animal, draw
a picture of the animal and answer the following questions listed
below: (I will give you a handout to follow)
1. What is the
usual height of the animal?
2. What is the
usual length of the animal?
3. What is the
usual weight of the animal?
4. How many of
this type of animal are alive today?
RESEARCH
SITES
Los
Angeles Zoo and Botanical Garden
Welcome to one of
the largest zoos in the United States. Click “Animal Facts” to learn interesting
facts about the animals at the zoo. Or click “Conservation Corner” to learn
about endangered animals.
Bear
Country: Animal Information
This site offers facts,
words, and pictures about many animals. Click the name of the animal that
interests you.
Class:
Insecta
Check out the Bug
of the Month. Or click “Insect Lore” to learn about other insects. This
buggy Web site comes from the University of British Columbia
Shedd
Aquarium
Not all animals live
on land! Visit the Shedd Aquarium online to learn about otters, whales,
seals, penguins, and many more. To begin your journey, click “Animals”
at the top of the screen.
WHAT
NEXT?
You are to make
charts listing your animals from shortest to tallest, smallest to
longest, lightest to heaviest, and order them according to size of their
populations. We will be making this a hallway display SO DO YOUR
NEATEST WORK!! |
ANIMAL NUMBERS
