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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