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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
skbraun@bgsu.edu
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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Classification Groups
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.
Classification Groups
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?
Here is a list of websites to visit and search to find the answers to your four questions.
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
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 painted turtle on the Notesworksheet:
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.
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
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 ostrich 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 findinteresting?
Here is a list of websites to visit and search to find the answers to your four questions.
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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