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How Natural is a Zoo?

How Natural is a Zoo?. 3 rd Grade Biome and Animal WebQuest. Based on the Pennsylvania State Standards:. Geography Standards: 7.1.3.A Describe and locate places and regions (in the United States/world)

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How Natural is a Zoo?

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  1. How Natural is a Zoo? 3rd Grade Biome and Animal WebQuest

  2. Based on the Pennsylvania State Standards: • Geography Standards: • 7.1.3.A Describe and locate places and regions (in the United States/world) • 7.2.3.A Identify the physical characteristics of places and regions (weather and climate, vegetation and animals of biomes) • 7.4.3.B Identify the impacts of people on physical systems (ways humans change the local ecosystems) • Environment and Ecology Standards: • 4.3.4.A Know that plants, animals and humans are dependent on air and water. • 4.6.4.A Understand that living things are dependent on nonliving things in the environment for survival • Identify a simple ecosystem and its living and nonliving components • Identify the animals that live in the ecosystems • 4.7.4.B Know that adaptations are important for survival • Science Standards • 3.3.4.A Know the similarities and differences of living things (external characteristics and environmental habitats, describe basic needs of plants and animals)

  3. Let’s Get Started…Read the rules below, then click on “Introduction” to start your task. • PA Standards • Task • Process Introduction • REMBEMBER: • You are a member of a group. • Be patient. • Follow the directions CAREFULLY! • Share your information. • Enjoy your task!! • Resources • Evaluation • Conclusion • Teacher Page

  4. Introduction: Easton is planning to open a new zoo next year and they need your help! You and the other scientists in the class will help the zoo coordinators design one of seven areas of the new zoo. Each area is a different biome or environment, with its own characteristics, animals and ways to survive. The seven biomes are: wetlands, tundra, desert, prairie, oceans, temperate forests and tropical rainforests (click to see the biomes). Each group will be assigned a biome to find more information on. How would the animals’ lives be different in the zoo than in the wild? How would they be the same? How can we create the most natural type of zoo? Is there a zoo that can be exactly like the wild? Is it better for an animal to live in the wild or in a zoo? Your goal is to make the zoo as close to real life as possible. Together, let’s create a terrific, natural zoo! IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  5. Back to Intro.

  6. Task • Our area is in need of a natural zoo. As a class we have been asked to help create the different sections of the zoo. • You and your group of scientists will: • Become experts on your biome. • Each scientist in the group will research one common animal (each a different type of animal) found in the biome. • What type animal is it? (mammal, amphibian, etc…) • What does it eat? • How does it protect itself from danger? • What animals, if any, like to eat it? • How does it survive in its biome? • Write directions to the zoo keepers on how to care for these animals in the zoo. • Create and then present to the zoo directors the a detailed plan using the appropriate dimensions. • After your plan has been approved, write a paper persuading others to believe whether it is better for animals to live in a zoo or in the wild. IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  7. Process Step 1: What are the 7 Biomes? Step 2: Ecosystem Research Step 3: Animal Research Step 4: Animal Care Step 5: Zoo Layout Step 6: Zoo or the Wild? • STEP 1: What are the 7 Biomes? • Watch a short video with pictures of each biome two times through. (click here to view) • Record observations about each biome while watching the video for the 2nd time. • In small groups, match the names of the biomes with the information collected. • Compare and contrast the biomes. • Choose a biome that most interests you to complete the rest of the unit. • Respond in your “Biome Journal” about the essential questions CLICK HERE FOR ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  8. Essential Questions • How would the animals’ lives be different in the zoo than in the wild? • How would their lives be the same? • How can we create the most natural type of zoo? • Is there a zoo that can be exactly like the wild? • Is it better for an animal to live in a zoo or in the wild? IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  9. Step 1: What are the 7 Biomes? Step 2: Ecosystem Research Step 3: Animal Research Step 4: Animal Care Step 5: Zoo Layout Step 6: Zoo or the Wild? Process continued… STEP 2: Ecosystem Info. • Join with the other members of your biome specialist team. • Watch a video to find out more information. (click here for videos) • Find information about your biome. Choose a member of your group to find information on each of the following biome characteristics: • Climate – find at least 3 pictures of the biome (rainfall and temperature sections of worksheet). • Animals – find at least 5 native animals and their pictures (animals section of worksheet). • Plants/location – find at least 3 native plants and their pictures (plants and location sections of worksheet). • For information: • Read some library books that focus on your biome. • Check out some helpful websites on the “Resources” page of this WebQuest (look under BIOMES). • Write in your “Biome Journal” about: “How can we create the most natural type of zoo?”. IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  10. Step 1: What are the 7 Biomes? Step 2: Ecosystem Research Step 3: Animal Research Step 4: Animal Care Step 5: Zoo Layout Step 6: Zoo or the Wild? Process continued… STEP 3: Animal Research • Each member must choose an animal to research. Use some animals that you found previously. You must be able to answer the following questions: • What type animal is it? (mammal, amphibian, etc…) • What does it eat? • How does it protect itself from danger? • What animals, if any, like to eat it? • How does it survive in its ecosystem? • Find a picture of your animal. • Take notes on the worksheet provided. • For information: • Look under the ANIMALS section on the “Resources” page. • Use the books provided from the library. • Write in your Biome Journal about: “How would animals lives be the same in the zoo as in the wild?” IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  11. Process continued… Step 1: What are the 7 Biomes? Step 2: Ecosystem Research Step 3: Animal Research Step 4: Animal Care Step 5: Zoo Layout Step 6: Zoo or the Wild? STEP 4: Animal Adaptations and Care • Once you know the basics about your animal, find out how your animal survives in its biome. • Read through the directions of “How to Take Care of a Dog” and “How to Take Care of a Parakeet” provided by your teacher. (this will give you samples of how to write your care guide) • What special characteristics does your animal have? • Write detailed directions (based on factual information) about how to take care of your animal in a zoo environment. • What will it eat? • How often will it eat? • When does it sleep? • Should people be allowed near it? • Are there animals that it should not be around? • Write in your “Biome Journal” about: “How would the animals lives be different in the zoo than in the wild?” IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  12. Process continued… Step 1: What are the 7 Biomes? Step 2: Ecosystem Research Step 3: Animal Research Step 4: Animal Care Step 5: Zoo Layout Step 6: Zoo or the Wild? STEP 5: Zoo Layout • Watch a virtual tour of the St. Louis Zoo to get some ideas for your zoo layout. (http://www.360stlouis.com/zoo/coursetour.htm) • Learn about area and perimeter. Practice finding both. • Design a layout on graph paper within the specified limits. (check with zoo director—TEACHER– before you complete this part of the task!) • Complete the final copy of the zoo layout withpictures of animals and plants from your biome. • Explain in your “Biome Journal” why you chose to set up your zoo in this way. • As a group, present your plan to the class with proper explanation of why you set it up this way. IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  13. Process continued… Step 1: What are the 7 Biomes? Step 2: Ecosystem Research Step 3: Animal Research Step 4: Animal Care Step 5: Zoo Layout Step 6: Zoo or the Wild? • STEP 6: Zoo or the Wild? • Look at various examples of persuasive essays provided in a writing manual. • Write a class persuasion paper. • Write your own persuasion paper about the following topic: IS IT BETTER FOR ANIMALS TO BE IN THE ZOO OR IN THE WILD? (See the Persuasive Paper Rubric in the “Evaluation” section for qualifications) IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  14. Resources • ANIMAL INFORMATION: Look in the following sites for information on different animals. You may • What makes an animal an animal? • Animal facts from the Henry Vilas Zoo. • What are some unique animals? Where are they from? • Animals Categorized by Biome • Animals of the World • Animals by Type (mammals, etc…) • BIOME INFORMATION: Find MANY valuable facts about each biome at these sites. Find your biome, then click on various topics to find the answers you desire. • What is an biome? • Biomes • More on Biomes • Biome facts • Cyber Zoo separated by Biome • Basic Facts about Biomes IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  15. Evaluation • Persuasive Essay Rubric • Zoo Design Rubric • Internet/Computer Checklist • Journal Checklist • Student Evaluations of Group • Student Evaluation of Self IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  16. Conclusion Congratulations!! You have completed the project successfully and you and your fellow scientists have created a magnificent zoo plan and layout. Go share your learned information with others! When you visit a zoo in the future, remember all the valuable things we learned about what goes into putting a life like zoo together! IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

  17. Credits • Shepard Software. Kid’s Corner: Animal Classification. From http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/content/animals/kidscorner/classification/kc_class_again.htm • Henry Vilas Park Zoological Society. (2009). Visit the Zoo. From http://www.vilaszoo.org/visit/index.php?category_id=1993. • Smithsonian National Zoological Park. Meet Our Animals. From http://nationalzoo.si.edu/Animals/WorldTour/default.cfm • Schaffner, B., & Robinson, K. (2009). Blue Planet Biomes. From http://www.blueplanetbiomes.org/index.htm. • St. Francis Intermediate School. (1999). Amazing Animals of the World. From http://library.thinkquest.org/5053/ • Animal Planet: A Discovery Company. (2009). Wild Animals A to Z. From http://animal.discovery.com/animals/ • Anderson, J., Anderson, J., Mynn, C., & Barrientos, M. Ecosystems. From http://library.thinkquest.org/11353/ecosystems.htm • Gardiner, L. (2008). Biomes and Ecosystems. From http://www.windows.ucar.edu/tour/link=/earth/ecosystems.html&edu=elem • Myers, R. (1997-2004). Biomes. Retrieved April 13, 2009, from http://www.cotf.edu/ete/modules/msese/earthsysflr/biomes.html • Regents of the University of California. (1994-2009). The World’s Biomes. Retrieved April 13, 2009 from http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/exhibits/biomes/index.php. • Cyber Zoo. Retrieved April 13, 2009 from http://lsb.syr.edu/projects/cyberzoo/index.html • Enchanted Learning. (2002-2009). Habitats/Biomes. From http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/ • Discovery Education: United Streaming (2009). Real World Science: Ecosystems and Biomes. From http://player.discoveryeducation.com/index.cfm?guidAssetId=2564D76A-96F1-4AC3-9323-C8CE8F684F99&blnFromSearch=1&productcode=US. • St. Louis Virtual Tours. (2001). St. Louis Zoo Virtual Tour. Retrieved April 13, 2009 from http://www.360stlouis.com/zoo/coursetour.htm. • Verlangieri, T. Taking Care of a Dog. Retrieved April 13, 2009 from http://www.calpots.com/pet_store/dog_care.html. • How To Take Care of a Parakeet. Retrieved April 13, 2009 from WikiHow: http://www.wikihow.com/Take-Care-of-a-Parakeet.

  18. Teacher Page Created by Chelsey Puskaritz, Wilson Area School District This Webquest is designed for 3rd-4th grade students. This is a multi-step webquest and will take approximately 4-6 weeks to complete (with fewer computers it may take longer) The students will learn the basics of ecosystems, specific animals of the ecosystem and animal adaptations in the ecosystem. They will also infer the positives and negatives about living in zoos versus in the wild. Enjoy the Project!  IntroductionStandardsTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusionTeacher Page

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