A journey into different worlds…... Why are there different habitats on our earth? Why cannot all of the animals on earth just live in one big environment?

A journey into different worlds…..

Habitats

By Vincent Brown and Amanda Narducci

Why are there different habitats on our earth? Why cannot all of the animals on earth just live in one big environment? How do some environments differ?

As we have learned environments are places which are very unique not only with what animals live in them but also what they are made up of. Different habitats have different characteristics about them. No two habitats are the same and that is why they are so interesting. We are going to embark on a journey that not only teaches you about habitats in general but also many interesting things that you may or may not have already known about all the different environments of our world.

Introduction

After we get done talking about the different habitats we have gone over up to this point, I will match you with a group of three or four and your group will take a journey into your environment…

You and your partners should be able to answer these questions after visiting all the sites provided about the different habitats…

o What is a habitat?o How many different types have we talked about?o Pick your favorite habitat with your group.o How is the habitat you have picked different from all the others?o What makes your habitat unique? (Describe your habitat).o What are some animals you would find in your habitat?

Task

ProcessNow that you know what you are supposed to be looking for lets look at some interesting cites to help us learn about different habitats. For next two slides click on the words to access the links.

Click here for facts!!!!!

Desert

Ocean/ Wetlands

Forest/ Rainforests

Arctic Tundra

Grassland

Lets Review….

oWhat is a habitat?

oHow many different types have we talked about and what are they?

Answer the following questions individually on your sheet of paper.

?

Now we will get in our groups and focus on one single habitat that your group will be talking about. Some things to be thinking about when doing this assignment are…

oPick your favorite habitat with your group.oHow is the habitat you have picked different from all the others?oWhat makes your habitat unique? (Describe your habitat).

Now that we know all about our habitats lets see what kind of animals live in them. In the links on the next slide, to learn more about each animal, click on its name and you will go to a different page.

Animals: Click on Picture.

Deserts Oceans/Wetlands

Forests/Rainforests

Grasslands

Arctic Tundra

Finally, now that we have looked what animals are in each habitat……

oWhat are some animals you would find in your habitat?oGive a brief description of any animal you choose that lives in your habitat.

Conclusion

Now that we have finished talking all about habitats there is one more thing to do for homework since you are all experts now.

For homework, write a one page essay about your favorite habitat. Make sure to include what the habitat is, how it is different from all the rest, a description of it, animals in it and something cool that you learned in your studies of habitats. This assignment is due tomorrow and for those who want to can tell us all about your habitat that you picked.

Evaluation4- The student demonstrated that they navigated the web pages correctly, answered all the questions completely, correctly and neatly individually and with their group. The student will show a good understanding of the information provided on habitats.

3- The student will demonstrate that they navigated the web pages correctly, answered all the questions almost completely, correctly, and neatly individually and with their group. The student will show a basic understand of the information provided on habitats.

2- The student will demonstrate that they navigated the web pages with some difficulty. The student answered all the questions but not in there entirety. The student will show a moderate understanding of the information provided on habitats.

1- The student will demonstrate that they navigated the web pages with some difficulty. The student answered all the questions but not in there entirety. The student will show a minimal understanding of the information provided on habitats.

Teacher PageThis web quest is designed for grades 3-5, to have them learn about habitats, how they differ, what is in them and the animals that live in them.

Standards

5.3 Life Science: Life science principles are powerful conceptual tools for making sense of the complexity, diversity, and interconnectedness of life on Earth. Order in natural systems arises in accordance with rules thatgovern the physical world, and the order of natural systems can be modeled and predicted through the use ofmathematics.

3.2 Writing: All students will write in clear, concise, organized language that varies in content and form for different audiences and purposes.

Process:

Students should follow the directions on the page and complete the assignments as given.

Materials:The following items will be needed for today’s lesson.Paper, pencils, web quest.

Teacher Page Continued…

• http://happeninhabitats.pwnet.org/what_is_habitat/habitat_types.php#1 •http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/•http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/desert-profile/

•http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/grassland-profile/

•http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/tundra-profile/

•http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/habitats/rainforest-profile/

•http://www.desertusa.com/animal.html•http://www.rainforestanimals.net/•http://greennature.com/gallery/intertidal-animals/•http://www.mbgnet.net/sets/grasslnd/animals/•http://www.saskschools.ca/~gregory/arctic/Awildlife.html•http://www.globio.org/glossopedia/article.aspx?art_id=69•http://www.wtps.org/whtmn/LAL5.htm•http://www7.nationalacademies.org/.../core_ideas_NJ_Science_Standards.pdf

Credits