Rainforest Animals

A WebQuest for 3rd Grade (Science)

Designed by

Katie & Jodie
kbruck80@hotmail.com & jlmoore69@hotmail.com

 

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | Credits | Teacher Page

Introduction

Hello there detectives, you are on a mission.  We need your help finding the mysterious animals that have escaped from the rainforest.  You and a partner will need to research these animals and their habitats.

 

The Task

After choosing which animal you are going to find, you must create a brochure including the following information about your animal:

• Write a description of your animal.
• Where in the rainforest  does your animal live?
• Is your animal awake during the day or night?
• Make an illustration of your animal.
• What does your animal like to eat?
• Does your animal have to protect itself from enemies? If so list them.
• Is your animal endangered?
• Write something special you learned about your animal.  

 

Now that you have finished your research, you will need to present it to your classmates.  Make sure and include any important information you learned.

The Process

 

1. First you will pick a partner to work with.
2. Next, you will choose a rainforest animal to “investigate.”
3. Then, you will look for information on your animal.
4. You will then complete all of the duties to complete your brochure.
5. You will sketch a drawing of your animal.
6. Next you will make a rough copy of your brochure.
7. Finally, you will complete a final copy of your brochure.

You may use these sites for research, you may also use any additional information that you find. (BE SURE to write the author and where you found the information!!!)

 

http://www.zoomschool.com/subjects/rainforest/

 

http://www.jungle-exotics.com/

 

http://www.pbs.org/tal/costa_rica/rainwalk.html

 

http://www.pbs.org/edens/manu/

 

http://www.rainforest-alliance.org/kids&teachers/kids/coloring-book/index.html

 

http://www.edinburgh-butterfly-world.co.uk/

 

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/1460/index.html

 

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/nature/orangutans/

 

http://www.econiche.com/

 

http://www.geocities.com/RainForest/Vines/6535/

 

Remember you may use additional information other than what you find here.

 

 

 

 

 

Evaluation

You will be graded based upon the rubric below.  You and your partner will receive partner and individual evaluations and you will be graded on both.

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Stays on Task during work time	Doesn’t complete any work during work time.	Completes some, but is mostly off task during work time	Works during work time, but is easily distracted.	Stays on task during work time and completes assignments.
Brochure is completed with adequate information	No information is given on animal.	Little information is given on animal.	Some, but not adequate information is given on animal.	Information on animal is well stated and efficient.
Presentation is interesting and informational	No presentation is given.	Important information is left out.	All points from brochure are covered.	Adds many more points, including ones from brochure.
Brochure is creative	No creativity	Little creativity	Completes only what is asked.	Above and Beyond what is asked.

Conclusion

The students will learn a lot of new information about rainforest animals and they will do it on their own.  They will learn that rainforests are the homes to many animals and that we need to appreciate them.

Credits & References

 

Last updated on August 15, 1999. Based on a template from The WebQuest Page