A Journey of Exploration and Discovery
into the World's Animals and the Habitats They Live In

by

Alan Engle

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion

 


Introduction

You are a member of a team of scientists exploring the many habitats of the world looking for animals and documenting the many characteristics these animals share with the habitats in which they live in.

 

The Task

As the team's lead scientist, your job is to explore all five habitats and the animals found there. Once you have explored all the habitats, you are to select one animal from one of the habitats to research further. You are then to share with your fellow scientists the data you have found.

The Process

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Look for facts about the animals in each of the habitats listed below in the Resource section.

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After exploring the different animals in the different habitats, choose one animal from one of the habitats.

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Complete the research sheet, Content Web for Animals and Their Habitats. Teacher note: This Word formatted sheet can downloaded and printed out here: Content Web for Animals and Their Habitats.

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After completion of your research share with the rest of the exploration team your facts and findings.


Resources

Habitats

bulletHot Deserts

Desert Creatures
Desert Animals
The Living Desert: Animals

bulletForests
 
bulletDeciduous

 Deciduous Forest Biome Animals
Blue Planet Biomes: Animals
 
bulletTropical

Animals of the Rainforest
Enchanted Learning: Tropical rainforest Animals

 

bulletFreshwater

River Creatures
Lake Creatures

 

bulletOceans

Temperate Ocean Animals
Tropical Ocean Animals

 

Animals

bulletGeneral Resources

Sea World's Animal Bytes
Animal Information Database

Habitats

bulletGeneral Resources

Enchanted Learning: Biomes/Habitats

 

Evaluation

The Exploration Team Leader (your teacher) will look to see that you have:

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explored each of the habitats listed.

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completed the Content Web research sheet.

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shared with your fellow scientists your discoveries.

 

Conclusion

You have found animals in different habitats. Did you find any animal living in more than one habitat? Did you discover any similarities of animals from the same habitat? How did this research help you better understand the habitat you live in, as well as different habitats around the world and their impact on the animals that live in them?

 

 

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