Class Pets Brochure

Brochure Information Checklist The following page is a checklist to help students understand all of the material that should be researched and written on their brochure.

Class Pet Brochure Project Checklist - Title your Brochure and include a detailed illustration on the front Include the following under an appropriate heading.. Pet Name, Origin, Scientific Name Life Span and Average Size Geographical Location and usual Habitat(s) Care and Maintenance Proper Hygiene Steps (animal & handler) Feeding Shedding (if applicable) Baby Care At least 3 Important Tips or Interesting Facts (bulleted list) Animal anatomy diagram with specific labels (doesn’t count as one of the 3 illustrations required) At least 3 illustrations (one MUST be a drawing) At least 1 graph or chart (anything to do with your chosen class pet) TIP Plan out your illustrations, charts, graphs and diagram first so that you know how much space you have for the information.

Plan Page The following page is a Plan Page that I have provided so that when they research the class pet of their choice (Severus or Sputnik), they can take notes before starting their rough draft.

Class Pet Brochure Project - Plan ---------------------------- Name, Origin, Scientific Name Title and Illustration Life Span + Average Size Location and Habitat Care and Maintenance Hygiene Steps Feeding (what and how) Shedding At least 3 Facts Snake Anatomy Diagram 3 illustrations + Graph/Chart Baby Care

Brochure Rough Draft The following two slides are mean to be an area for a rough draft of their pet brochure I will be giving them the final draft (card stock) on Thursday

Back Front

Inside

Name & Origin What is the animals’ name? What is it’s scientific name? Where does the name come from? Do they have any nicknames?

Questions to Think About… The following slides are some questions to think about while researching a specific topic. They are just suggestions, not requirements. Follow the checklist provided for requirements

Life Span and Average Size How long do they live? How big are they at birth? What is their weight? What is their length?

Geographic Location + Habitat Where is your animal from? What is their habitat like? What kind of temperatures/humidity does your animal prefer? What do their homes look like (burrow, cave, tree, ect)?

Care + Maintenance How do you care for the animal? Do they need baths? Do they have any special needs or requirements? How should their enclosures be prepared? Cleaned? When should they visit a vet? How do you correctly handle your pet? Can you handle your pet?

Proper Hygiene How do you keep your pet safe from human germs? What steps do you take to make sure you’re safe from germs when your pet? How do you clean the tank without spreading germs? Do you need to wash your hands or use sanitizer after handling the pet?

Feeding What do they eat? How often does your pet eat? What do they eat in their native habitat? Does your pet need any special types of food? Where can you find the pet’s food? How do you feed your pet? Do you need to be careful when feeding your pet?

Shedding If so, how often? Will your animal shed? Does shedding hurt? How can you tell if your pet is shedding? What type of skin do they have? What happens when they shed? What precautions do you need to take while your animal is shedding?

Baby Care How old must the pet be before you can take it home? What special care do they need while they are growing? Do baby ___________ come from a breeder or the wild? Where do you find your ________________? How much do they cost?

Anatomical Diagram Include a diagram that shows important organs & body features. MUST BE CLEARLY LABELED!

1 Chart OR Graph