By: Gerise Vargas You have been assigned to go on a quest for Mr. Boss. He needs more information on animals and their habitats. He knows how the third.

By: Gerise Vargas

Adaptations to Land and Water

You have been assigned to go on a quest for Mr. Boss. He needs more information on animals and their habitats. He knows how the third grade class is perfect for this expedition. Part of your quest will be to research animals and their adaptations for the environment. You will have to report to Mr. Boss with your findings. Take careful notes!

Your Teacher,Ms. Vargas

Dear Scientist,

In order to complete your quest:1. Visit a website on your assigned

habitat.2. Define and find a picture of your

habitat.3. List 5 characteristics of your habitat.

Process

4. Choose an animal and describe their adaptations to the environment. Choose a different animal then your partners.

5. Find a picture of your animal.6. Complete your “Quest Sheet” with your

findings.7. Present your findings to the class.

Process (Continued)

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1. Identify a habitat2. Click on the picture to research the

habitat3. Click below the picture to research

the animals.4. Research the expedition5. Report the findings on the “Quest

Sheet”

Tasks

Identify a habitat. Click on the picture. It will take you to a website where you can research for your expedition.

Desert Life Grassland Life Forests Life

Oceans Life Tundra Life

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Quest Sheet

16-20 pointsResearched habitat and visited website for information.Follows directionsCompleted Quest Sheet and answered in complete sentences.Presented on an animal from their habitat.

11-15 pointsResearched habitat and visited website.Complete Quest SheetAnswers are not written in complete sentences.Follows most directionsPresented on an animal from their habitat.

8-10 pointsResearched habitat and visited website for information.Quest Sheet is incompleteDid not write in complete sentences.Did not follow directions.Presented on an animal from their habitat.

5-7 pointsIndividual did not research their habitat.Incomplete Quest SheetIncomplete sentencesDid not follow directions.Did not present on an animal from their habitat.

Evaluation

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Excellent work scientists! You have completed your quest and you are ready for the expedition. Mr. Boss will be happy to receive your findings. It will help him to plan for his next expedition. Who knows…he might take you on a field trip to one of these places and you can see these animals in their habitat.

Pleasant Learning!Ms. Vargas

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