Links:
Marine
Fish Catalog
http://www.actwin.com/fish/species.cgi
Bio
Tech Life Science
http://biotech.icmb.utexas.edu/search/dict-search.html
Atlas
of Exotic Pets, Animal Atlas
http://www.exotictropicals.com/encyclo/marine/salt.htm
Sea
World Animal Information
http://www.seaworld.org/infobook.html
The Project:
The students will learn about the different habitats and zones that are found in the ocean. The class will then begin to make a list of different ocean animals and where they are found in the ocean. Students will then use various library books and visit various sites on the Internet to learn more about different ocean animals. Students will be asked to select one ocean animal that they would like to learn more about.
OCEAN ANIMAL REPORT NOTES:
Paragraph 1
Name of ocean animal What does it look like?
Size (Length and weight) Color
Body Features
Any interesting traits or characteristics
Paragraph 2
In what ocean or oceans is your animal found? What is the water temperature where your animal lives?
What does your animal eat?
How does your animal get its food?
Paragraph 3
Who are the enemies of your animal? What other ocean animals eat your ocean animal?
What is your animal’s means of defense?
Any other interesting facts about your ocean animal
Paragraph 4
Conclusion What is your opinion of your ocean animal?
Why do you feel like you do? Explain your opinion.
After completing the research, students will then write a report about their ocean animal using a word processing program on the school’s computer. Students will then construct a poster illustrating their ocean animal, including all of the information they have gathered through different means. Students will present their reports orally to the class. Students will be graded on the accuracy of their report and poster.
Technology Connection:
Students will work together cooperatively to create a Power Point presentation on their selected ocean animal. The presentation will include 4 slides containing the following information:
Slide 1 &endash; Title of ocean animal and picture of & ocean animal
Slide 2 &endash; A map highlighting the oceans where this ocean animal is found
Slide 3 &endash; A description of what your ocean animal looks like
Slide 4 &endash;Interesting facts about your ocean animal
