In class project: Friday, Dec. 2
Recently Discovered!!!
You are a scientist on an expedition. You found a brand new species of an animal that we studied in class (mammal, bird, fish, reptile, or amphibian). Unfortunately when you went to take a picture, your research partner knocked your camera out of your hand. The camera smashed to the ground. You need to make a model of the animal to show the other scientists back at you lab.
Think! What did your animal look like? In what environment did it live? What adaptations did it have to help it survive in its environment? What will you call your new discovery?
Brainstorm answers to the questions above. Write your ideas in note form. List as many ideas as you can think of. No idea is too small or too outrageous. These will be your planning notes to use when you construct your model, in class, on Friday.
When you have finished brainstorming, review your list. Decide which characteristics you will use to build your animal. Finally, do a sketch of your model below. Use labels to indicate special parts of your animal that you want to emphasize. This will be your draft sketch of the model that you will construct, in class on Friday.
On Friday, you will have approx. 50 minutes to construct your animal. You may use materials in the classroom or bring materials from home. I encourage you to use recycled materials instead of purchased materials to create your animal. Each project must include at least one paragraph explaining your animal, its habitat, adaptations, traits, and more. Be creative and have fun – I can’t wait to see what you have discovered!
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