Endangered Animals

A Web Quest for 4th Grade
Based on a web quest developed by
Kellie Darby
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Introduction

How do we affect the animal kingdom around us? Are we responsible for their quality of life and if so, how? What can we do to help the animal kingdom? What does it mean when a specific animal is classified as extinct, endangered or rare? Why should we care if animals are endangered or rare? In this web quest you will pretend that you are a reporter for the discovery channel. You will collect information and research animals from different continents. You will use the information that you have collected to create a commercial convincing people to protect our animal kingdom.

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Quest(ions) and the Task

You and your partner will research and collect information on extinct, endangered and rare animals within a continent. In your search you will try to discover why certain animals are endangered or rare. You will look for things that can be done to help these endangered and rare animals. You will keep a journal of the information you have collected during your search. You will use this information to create a commercial using power point.

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Process

1. You will work with a partner to find information about endangered animals within a particular continent.
2. All of the groups will search the internet using the animal links page of this web quest. In your search you will look for information on how the animals of that continent became endangered, rare or extinct.
3. You will record your information into a journal.
4. After you have collected the information on endangered, rare aextinct animals, you will use it to create a commercial. Your                commercial should include, why the animal has been classified as         endangered, rare or extinct, and what can be done to help protect the animal.
5. You will create and present your commercial on power point. 

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Resources


Animal Printouts

Endangered Species Australia/New Zealand

Endangered Species North America

Endangered Species Africa

Endangered Species Europe

Endangered Species Asia

Endangered Species Latin America

Endangered Animals

Endangered Wildlife

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Evaluation
CATEGORY 4 3 2 1
Content - Accuracy
All content throughout the presentation is accurate. There are no factual errors.
Most of the content is accurate but there is one  factual error.
The content is generally accurate, but  some  information is clearly flawed or inaccurate.
Content is typically confusing or contains more than one factual error.
 
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 3 

 2 
 
 1
Use of Graphics
All graphics are attractive (size and colors) and support the theme/content of the presentation.
A few graphics are not attractive but all support the theme/content of the presentation.
All graphics are attractive but a few do not seem to support the theme/content of the presentation.
Several graphics are unattractive AND detract from the content of the presentation.

 4 

 3 

 2 
 
 1
Spelling and Grammar
Presentation has no misspellings or grammatical errors.
Presentation has 1-2 misspellings, but no grammatical errors.
Presentation has 1-2 grammatical errors but no misspellings.
Presentation has more than 2 grammatical and/or spelling errors.
 4 

 3 

 2 
 
 1
Originality
Presentation shows considerable originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in a unique and interesting way.
Presentation shows some originality and inventiveness. The content and ideas are presented in an interesting way.
Presentation shows an attempt at originality and inventiveness on 1-2 cards.
Presentation is a rehash of other people's ideas and/or graphics and shows very little attempt at original thought.


 4 

 3 

 2 
 
 1
Sounds -planning
Careful planning has gone into sounds. All sounds improve the content or "feel" of the presentation.
Some planning has gone into sounds. Most enhance the content or "feel" of the presentation, but 1-2 seem to be added for no real reason. None detract from the overall presentation.
Sounds that are chosen are appropriate for the topic, but some detract from the overall presentation.
Sounds are not appropriate for the presentation.




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 3 

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Effectiveness
Project includes all material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the topic. It is a highly effective study guide.
Project includes most material needed to gain a comfortable understanding of the material but is lacking one or two key elements. It is an adequate study guide.
Project is missing more than two key elements. It would make an incomplete study guide.
Project is lacking several key elements and has inaccuracies that make it a poor study guide.
 

 4 

 3 

 2 
 
 1
Journal Entries
Journal entries are dated, neatly done, and complete. They are written in the student's own words. All webpages and books used are listed.
Journal entries are dated, neatly done, and complete. They are written in the student's own words. Some citations are missing.
Journal entries are difficult to read and notes are copied and not cited properly.
Journal entries are poorly done and incomplete. They are copied and no citations are listed.
 

 4 

 3 

 2 
 
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Conclusion
I hope you have enjoyed your study of endangered animals in this web quest.  I also hope you will continue to protect the animals of this world.


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