HARRY THE TARANTULA Created By, Ms. Jennifer Duke
Tarantula’s FACT VS. OPINION
A fact is a statement that is true. (e.g. “Elephants have trunks.”)
An opinion is the view that somebody takes that is based upon personal judgment. (e.g. “Looking at elephants is a waste of time.”)
The jellyfish is a poisonous creature that lives in the Pacific Ocean. It does not stay in one place; it floats all around. I am very much afraid of being stung by a jellyfish. It hurts! The jellyfish stings with its long tentacles, which hang down from its body. I would rather see a large shark than a jellyfish swimming near me! FACTS AND OPINIONS
Here is a video that has some facts on Tarantulas.
Directions: On a sheet of paper, write down whether the statement about Tarantulas or Animals is a fact or an opinion. (Make sure to put your name on your paper.)
1. Tarantulas are disgusting creatures!
2. A bald spot can be seen on the abdomens of many Tarantulas.
3. Tarantulas are scary.
4. Tarantulas are the ugliest creatures in the pet store.
5. I hate Tarantulas.
6. Female Tarantulas have lots of babies.
7. Tarantulas are cool.
8. There are more than 800 species of Tarantulas.
9. Tarantulas should not be considered pets.
10. Tarantulas should not be kept in the house.
11. Tarantulas do not spin webs unless they live in tunnels.
12. Tarantulas line their tunnels with a web to catch prey.
13. The biggest Tarantulas can kill animals such as mice, lizards, or birds.
14. Most Tarantulas are harmless to humans.
15. Tarantulas use their hairs to protect them from enemies.
16. Tarantulas are weird.
17. No one really likes Tarantulas.
18. Everyone should have a Tarantula as a pet.
19. Tarantulas are more disgusting than lizards and snakes combined!
20. Tarantulas are beautiful.
21. A giant tortoise can live to be over 150 years old.
22. Jennifer saw a zebra at the zoo.
23. A polar bear is the most fun animal to watch.
24. Parrots are prettier than blue birds.
25. Elephants eat grass and leaves.
26. Bald eagles usually lay one or two eggs at a time.
27. Blue whales are the largest animal in the world.
28. A cheetah can run faster than a lion.
29. Everyone should go to see the new gorilla habitat.
30. Koalas usually sleep during the day.
31. Canaries sing beautifully.
32. The bats in the cave are very scary.
33. Snakes do not make good pets.
34. Chimpanzees can climb to the tops of trees.
35. Hummingbirds are the only bird that can fly backwards.
36. A rhinoceros can be very difficult to take care of.
37. Crocodiles spend most of their time in saltwater.
38. Pandas are black and white.
39. Hippos are amazing animals to watch.
40. A Komodo dragon is a reptile.
CREDITS Animated Graphics and Videos for this presentation came from the following places: