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Animal Habitat Project (worth 100 points) Introduction: In this project, you will research an animal of your choice, write a paper, design a habitat, and make a presentation to the class. This project is worth a test grade (100 points). Please use the rubric or checklist below to guide through what is needed. Major Assignments Due Date Answers to the Key Questions and Bibliography You must have at least 2 different sources from the following (ex: internet articles, library books, our textbook, encyclopedias, a newspaper, or an interview with someone.) In addition you will be required to fill out the bibliography. A five paragraph essay The paper should be at least one page, doublespaced, typed with 12 point font. Included in the paper should include the answers to all the key questions as outlined on our planning sheet. The essay will be graded on correct formatting, grammar, content, and bibliography. 3-D Model You may use your imagination and creativity to create a habitat for your chosen animal. This is to be no bigger than a shoe box. You will be graded on creativity, neatness, and does it look like actual habitat. Presentation You are required to give a presentation of the material you wrote about in your paper. You may, but are not required, have a PowerPoint or visual. The presentation must be at least 2 minutes in length and be interesting and engaging to the audience. The speeches will be graded on content, presentation, and time. Points 40

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I have read and made not of all the assignments and due dates for the Animal Habitat Project. I have also looked at the calendar on the next page to see the checkpoints for other assignments throughout the project. ________________________________ Student Signature ______________________________ Parent Signature

Student Name: ___________________________________________

Todays Date: ________

Key Questions (30 points) Be sure to answer in COMPLETE SENTENCES to receive full credit! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. What is your animal? Explanation of whether your animal is a mammal, reptile, or fish. Where is your animal is commonly found? What type of habitat would be best for this animal and why? What is the average temperature of your animals habitat? Describe the climate? What are at least 3 biotic factors and at least 3 abiotic factors found in your animals habitat? Is your animal found on land, water, or air? What does your animals diet consist of? Type of food? How much does your animal eat and how often? How much water does the animal need? What other special needs does the animal have? What type of animal(s) prey(s) on your chosen animal? (Natural Enemies) What are some adaptations that your animal has to avoid predators? What are three interesting facts about your animal (answer in complete sentences)? Find 3 pictures of your animal.

Bibliography (5 points each source) Give credit for where you got your information. Source #1: Authors Name: Date of Publication: Title: Date you viewed the website: Copy the URL:

Source #2: Authors Name: Date of Publication: Title: Date you viewed the website: Copy the URL:

Source #3 (optional): Authors Name: Date of Publication: Title: Date you viewed the website: Copy the URL:

Planning Your Five Paragraph Essay- FONT is Times New Roman and the Font Size is 12

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Paragraph 1: Main Idea, Introduction, Answer to questions 1 & 2 The point of this essay is Introduction My animal is (What is your essay going to include)

Paragraph 2: Habitat Paragraph 3: Animals diet Answers to questions 3-7 Answers to questions 8-11 Answers to questions 12-13 Paragraph 4: Predator/Prey

Paragraph 5: Answer to question 14 and the conclusion statement Some interesting facts about my animals is In conclusion