2. Adaptation Exploration! Can you find out how animals adapt to their environments? Click on an animal to begin! IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion

3. Introduction TaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion Animals have adapted to their environments in many ways. In this WebQuest, you will search for examples of how animals have adapted successfully to survive. You will explore websites to find information on 5 different animals and their adaptations. Click on a picture to begin!

4. Your Exploration Task: Define the terms physical adaptation & behavioral adaptation. Research at least 5 animals and their adaptations. Create a poster, Microsoft Word document, or Power Point slide show on: –One of the animals and its adaptations… OR –Create your own imaginary creature with its own adaptations to its environments! Click on an animal to find out how! IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion

5. What are the steps I need to do? 1.Use the website links to research your animals. 2.Take notes on each animal. 1.Animal name 2.Where it lives 3.What its adaptations are 4.Why it needs those adaptations to survive 5. Which website you used to find your information (the name of the website link) 3.Find and write a definition for physical adaptation & behavioral adaptation. 4.Create a poster, Microsoft Word document, or PowerPoint slide show on:  One animal using your notes… (Be sure to include your definitions!) OR  Create your own imaginary animal and show its adaptations to survive in its environment. (Remember to include your definitions!) 5.Click on the tortoise (or “Resources” below) to start your research! IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion

6. Where can I go to find information? Try these website links to research animal adaptations! http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/Homework/adaptation.htm http://www.nhptv.org/NatureWorks/nwep1.htm http://www.uen.org/utahlink/activities/view_activity.cgi?activity_id=4750 Click on the owl to find your grading rubric! (or click “Evaluation” below) IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion

7. How am I graded? ( Click the penguin to go on!) IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion Grading Rubric Areas 4 Wow! 3 Nicely Done 2 Getting there… 1 Started Adaptation Information More than 5 adaptations included 5 adaptations included3-5 adaptations included Less than 3 adaptations included Definitions 2 listed, terms underlined, defined correctly 2 listed, terms underlined, definition is basically correct 2 listed, some errors in underlining or definition Less than 2 listed, major errors in underlining or definition Correct Language Skills Spelling, grammar, & punctuation are correct Spelling, grammar, & punctuation may have minor errors Spelling, grammar, & punctuation need some work Spelling, grammar, & punctuation need major work Quality of project Outstanding layout, organization & neatness Neat and presentable, well-thought out Good ideas, some neatness errors Lacking organization, errors in neatness Work Habits Self-monitored own work habits, used time wisely Solid work habits majority of the time, good use of time Needed reminders sometimes, time wasted Many reminders needed, much time wasted Presentation Oral presentation practiced Basically ready to goUnsure of some areasMissing parts of presentation

8. Congratulations! You’ve navigated the waters of the world wide web to complete your Adaptation Exploration! Hopefully, you have enjoyed the journey, as well as your final Click on a creature for teacher destination of knowledge information… gained about animal adaptations. IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion

9. Teacher & Parent Information This is designed to be an easy Webquest for individual students to manage on animal adaptations. It is research based, and incorporates note-taking skills, defining key terms, source documentation, summarizing of ideas, and oral presentation with the possibility for artistic expression in the benchmark product. The alternate final product also offers extension work. There is flexibility of choice in these products, allowing students the opportunity to utilize technology as well. Feel free to contact me at lori.finn@wayzata.k12.mn.uslori.finn@wayzata.k12.mn.us IntroductionTaskProcessResourcesEvaluationConclusion