Teacher Notes

Below are idea for using and extending the Australian Animals WebQuest.

Integration:

• Activity to go along with a unit on Australia.
• Incorporate in a study of animals.
• Tie into a study on habitat.

Use:

• Whole class activity.
• Small group activity.
• Extension activity for gifted.
• Individualized activity for homebound or absent student.
• Individualized activity for resource or learning support student.
• Extra credit.

Extensions:

• Have students write a letter to the curator stating why they think their animal should be included in the zoo.
• Have students design the zoo. What animals, arrangement of exhibits, extra, etc.
• Have students design the habitat for one or more of their animals at the zoo.
• Model or diarama of the zoo exhibit for one or more of their animals.
• Get e-pals in Australia to share information with about native animals in our area.
• Make a website about Australian animals including all of the information the class collected as well as pictures.
• Make a power point presentation.

If you have any other ideas or try things that work well or don't work e-mail me and I will include them here if possible.

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