World Geography Animal Research Project:
Objective: Research an animal, relate it to geography, and write a one-page paper (2-3 paragraphs).
Directions: Using research websites provided by me complete guided questions and type-up a one-page paper on your animal. Use the following links here: patcosta.comàLesson PlansàWorld GeographyàAnimal Research
Due Date:______
Rubric: Each category area is worth a max . of 25 points
Guided Questions:
1. Describe how the animal looks. What are it’s characteristics? Key features of animal?
2. Describe the size/weight of the animal.
3. List any known predators that eat the animal.
4. Describe what the animal eats.
5. Describe the kind of climate the animal currently lives in.
6. What are the current characteristics of it’s habitat?
7. Identify the location of the animal. Where does it currently live?
8. How is this animal born?
9. Describe its intelligence.
10. How does the animal interact with humans? What do humans use the animal for?
11. What are the major threats to its species?
12. Is this animal endangered? If so, what is being done to save the animal?
13. What genus does it belong to?
14. How does the animal defend itself?
15. What are three interesting facts about the animal?
Paper Structure: When writing the paper you may use this structure as an example:
1. Opening Paragraph: Describe the animal itself.
2. Second Paragraph: Describe how humans interact with animal.
3. Third Paragraph: Describe the current status of the animal today.
Animal Choices
Asian Elephant / African Elephant / Giraffe / Bactrian Camel / Dromedary CamelBlack Rhinoceros / Indian Rhinoceros / Toucan / Penguin / Emu
Kangaroo / Koala / Bald Eagle / Zebra / American Bison
Wildebeest / Japanese Macaque / Jaguar / Lion / Gorilla
Musk Deer / Orangutan / Hippopotamus / Hyacinth Macaw (Blue) / Polar Bear
Siberian Tiger / Panda / Burmese Python / Indian Cobra / Ostrich