2. By: Gerise Vargas

3. You have been assigned to go on a quest for Mr. Boss. He needs more information on animals and their habitats. He knows how the third grade class is perfect for this expedition. Part of your quest will be to research animals and their adaptations for the environment. You will have to report to Mr. Boss with your findings. Take careful notes! Your Teacher, Ms. Vargas

4. In order to complete your quest: 1. Visit a website on your assigned habitat. 2. Define and find a picture of your habitat. 3. List 5 characteristics of your habitat.

5. 4.Choose an animal and describe their adaptations to the environment. Choose a different animal then your partners. 5.Find a picture of your animal. 6.Complete your “Quest Sheet” with your findings. 7.Present your findings to the class. Previous Task Slide

6. 1. Identify a habitat 2. Click on the picture to research the habitat 3. Click below the picture to research the animals. 4. Research the expedition 5. Report the findings on the “Quest Sheet”

7. Identify a habitat. Click on the picture. It will take you to a website where you can research for your expedition. Desert Life Grassland Life Forests LifeDesert Life Grassland LifeForests Life Oceans LifeTundra LifeOceans LifeTundra Life Previous Slide

9. 16-20 points Researched habitat and visited website for information. Follows directions Completed Quest Sheet and answered in complete sentences. Presented on an animal from their habitat. 11-15 points Researched habitat and visited website. Complete Quest Sheet Answers are not written in complete sentences. Follows most directions Presented on an animal from their habitat. 8-10 points Researched habitat and visited website for information. Quest Sheet is incomplete Did not write in complete sentences. Did not follow directions. Presented on an animal from their habitat. 5-7 points Individual did not research their habitat. Incomplete Quest Sheet Incomplete sentences Did not follow directions. Did not present on an animal from their habitat. Previous Slide

10. Excellent work scientists! You have completed your quest and you are ready for the expedition. Mr. Boss will be happy to receive your findings. It will help him to plan for his next expedition. Who knows…he might take you on a field trip to one of these places and you can see these animals in their habitat. Pleasant Learning! Ms. Vargas Previous Slide

11. 3. Adaptations in physical structure or behavior may improve an organism’s chance for survival. As a basis for understanding this concept: a. Students know plants and animals have structures that serve different functions in growth, survival, and reproduction. b. Students know examples of diverse life forms in different environments, such as oceans, deserts, tundra, forests, grasslands, and wetlands.

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