Reptile & Amphibian Project
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Project Scenario
Wanted: Reptile/Amphibian Keepers. We are losing our lease. We are looking for people to raise and care for our collection of reptiles and amphibians. Please choose one animal from the lists below:

When you make your selection, you will provide information which indicates that you are familiar with your animal. You will list what it needs to survive and describe the captive bedroom habitat which you will create, including cost of food and materials. Small grants will be available for maintaining your animal.


Task
Your team will be researching the following essential question:

How would you create a habitat in your bedroom for your reptile/amphibian?

Your group is responsible for answering the following questions. The answers to these questions will help you to answer the essential question.

What does your animal look like?
How big is your animal? What is its height? What is its weight?
What makes your animal unique?
How long does your animal live?
Describe your animal's habitat (where it finds food, water, air, and a place to live) in the wild? Don't forget to include what it eats, where it gets water and it's home.
What is the cost of the materials you would need to care for your animal?

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Product
Each Student Team will construct a Power Point Presentation describing their animal, it's natural habitat, and the habitat they would use to care for it in their bedroom.

Powerpoint Slide Guide

THIS IS ONLY 1 POSSIBLE WAY TO PUT YOUR POWERPOINT TOGETHER!
  • Slide 1: Title
  • Slide 2: Task question #1
  • Slide 3: Task question #2
  • Slide 4: Task question #3
  • Slide 5: Task question #4
  • Slide 6: Task question #5
  • Slide 7: Task question #5
  • Slide 8: Task question #5
  • Slide 9: Task question #6
  • Slide 10: Task Resources (Websites and Other Sources)

  • Assessment

    Please see Assessment Page on the class web page.

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