Animal Model and PowerPoint Project
SOL 4.5- Create a model of an organism adapted to a unique environment.
Due Date:December 1
***This will be counted as a test grade!***
Part 1:Animal Model: Create a model of an animal of your choice. The animal must live in one of the following environments: Arctic, Ocean, Forest, Grasslands, or Desert.This must be completed entirely at home! Here are some ideas for creating your animal model:
- draw a poster with a picture of your animal
- create a model out of clay, orange juice or coffee cans, or toilet paper/paper towel rolls
- make a paper bag puppet
- check with your teacher if you have another idea.
- Please Note: You may not make photocopies of animals and glue them to a poster! You must create your own model!
Your model needs to be neat, colorful, and as realistic as you can make it.
Part 2: Animal PowerPoint: Create a PowerPoint about your animal. Your report needs to have 6 slides. We will work on this in class, but you may need to complete it at home!
- Slide 1 should provide the name of your animal
- Slide 2 should be an introduction, providing your animal’s name and interesting facts about your animal
- Slide 3 should answer the following questions:
- Tell what part of the world your animal lives in
- Describe its habitat
- Explain what the climate is like there
- Slide 4 should have the following information:
- Describe at least 2 structural adaptations that your animal has.
- Explain how these adaptations help your animal survive in its environment
Remember, a structural adaptation is something on the animal’s body that helps it survive. (Example: A turtle has a shell to give it shelter.)
- Slide 5 should have the following information:
- Describe at least 2 behavioral adaptations that your animal has.
- Explain how these adaptations help your animal survive in its environment
Remember, a behavioral adaptation is something the animal does to help it survive. (Example: A spider spins a web to catch its food.)
- Slide 6 should be a conclusion, providing any other interesting information you would like to share about your animal, and wrapping (summing) up your PowerPoint.