2. MAMMALS A WebQuest for 2 nd grade students to better understand mammals IntroductionIntroduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Credits Teacher PageTask Process EvaluationConclusionCreditsTeacher Page Be sure to click on the animal pictures for a fun surprise!

3. Introduction Exciting news! Since you have been reading so many books and learning so much from our books about mammals, the new city zoo keeper has asked our class to give him ideas on what type of mammal should be the newest addition to the zoo. Each of you will need to make a presentation for the zoo keeper to try to persuade him to choose your animal.

4. Task The zoo keeper is coming to our classroom in two weeks! You will make a presentation to the class and the zoo keeper to promote the mammal you have chosen. Your job is to make the following to persuade the zoo keeper to pick your mammal! Poster Diorama A compare and contrast chart of two mammals

5. Process Go to the following websites to learn about the life cycle, characteristics, and habitats of various mammals. Mammals All About Mammals National Geographic Mammals Watch the following YouTube video for great ideas on making your diorama. Diorama Video Create a poster with information on your mammal including their characteristics, habitat, diet, life cycle, and other important information you discover. Make this creative. Use good handwriting or type your information. Use this link to compare and contrast two different mammals. Use whatever animals you would like. Compare and Contrast Worksheet.

6. Evaluation of Diorama Habitat1 point2 points3 points Basic Information Includes one of following mammal name, scientific name, and where the mammal can be found. Includes 2 of the following: mammal name, scientific name, and where the animal can be found. Includes all 3 of the following: mammal name, scientific name, and where the animal can be found. Mammal Figure Basic figure. Not lifelike. No detail such as color, markings, or size. Basic figure. Has some detail to color and size. Figure appears lifelike. Has great detail to size, color and markings. Mammal Surroundings Includes 1 of the following: Plant native to mammal’s area, food source, colorful background. Includes 2of the following: Plant native to mammal’s area, food source, colorful background. Includes all of the following: Plant native to mammal’s area, food source, colorful background.

7. Evaluation Compare and Contrast Compare/Contrast worksheet 1 point2 points Two different animals listed Same type of animalTwo different animals Alike category Filled in with only one aspect alike Filled in with more than one aspect alike Differences3 or less boxes filled inAll boxes filled in

8. Evaluation Mammal Poster Mammal Poster Minimum Effort 1 Satisfactory 2 Excellent 3 Life cycle, characteristics, habitat, diet 1 fact included3 or less facts included All facts included Neatness Handwriting sloppy. Not organized. Hard to read. Handwriting is ok. Not organized. Hard to Read. Typed or Neatly hand written. Organized. Easy to read. Creative Just the basics facts. No color or use of pictures. Good use of color and a couple of pictures Bright, colorful presentation. Many pictures used.

9. Conclusion There are so many interesting mammals. No matter what mammal you chose, they all go through the same basic life cycle. I am sure our city zoo keeper will have a hard time deciding which new mammal to choose after listening to all of your presentations. Have some more fun learning about mammals with these links: National Geographic Mammals Mammal Jigsaw Puzzle

10. Credits Mammal information http://www.readyed.com.au/Sites/zoo/mammal.htmhttp://www.readyed.com.au/Sites/zoo/mammal.htm Mammal facts http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/ Diorama video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSOVRD3NfCQ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSOVRD3NfCQ National Geographic Animals http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/ http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/ Jigsaw puzzle http://www.neok12.com/jigsaw-puzzles/Mammals.htmhttp://www.neok12.com/jigsaw-puzzles/Mammals.htm National Geographic Mammals http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/ http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/

11. Teacher Page Introduction Learners Standards Process Resources Student Page

12. Introduction There are many types of interesting mammals. This WebQuest is designed so that 2 nd grade students can explore mammals, and learn about their characteristics, life cycles, diets, and habitats.

13. Learners This WebQuest is designed for 2 nd grade students. These students are beginning to read more fluently. Students using a WebQuest will need to have access to a computer with speakers, the Internet and the World Wide Web.

14. Standards  Indiana State Standards IN 2.3.1 Observe closely over a period of time and then record in pictures and words the changes in plants and animals throughout their life cycles- including details of their body plan, structure and timing of growth, reproduction and death. IN 2.3.2 Compare and contrast details of body plans and structures within the life cycles of plants and animals. IN 2.2.1 Use titles, tables of contents, and chapter headings to locate information in text  Common Core Standards CC RI.5 Know and use various text features (e.g., captions, bold print, subheadings, glossaries, indexes, electronic menus, icons) to locate key facts or information in a text efficiently.

15. Process ›Review Indiana Academic Standards and curriculum objectives at your grade level. ›Research the topic using various Web sites, curriculum materials, textbooks, videos, and other virtual or printed material. ›Decide using a WebQuest checklist if this is an appropriate topic for a WebQuest. ›Design objectives with standards and match the task(s) to these. The assessment(s) should correspond with the objectives, standards, and task(s). Design rubrics that correspond and clearly help students know what will be expected of them. ›Review and decide on final web sites for students and those for yourself. ›Design your WebQuest. ›Edit and proofread as needed. ›Present your WebQuest to students after your overview of the projects, timelines, and expectations. ›Reflect on the success of your WebQuest and spruce up any areas of need.

16. Resources Mammal information http://www.readyed.com.au/Sites/zoo/mammal.htm Mammal facts http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/ Diorama video http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zSOVRD3NfCQ Standards http://www.doe.in.gov/achievement/curriculum/indianas- common-core-ela-and-literacy http://kids.nationalgeographic.com/kids/animals/creaturefeature/ http://www.neok12.com/jigsaw-puzzles/Mammals.htm http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/mammals/ http://www.findsounds.com/types.html