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Endangered Animals Webquest 693
Endangered Animals Webquest 693
Introduction
Do you know what it means if an animal is "endangered"? It
means that there are not many of that type of animal left in
the world, and one day, they might all be gone, which is called
becoming "extinct". Dinosaurs, for example, are extinct. How
do animals become extinct?
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The Task
You and your classmates have been hired by the newly
created ENDANGERED ANIMAL PRESERVATION LEAGUE in your
city to write its first magazine about ENDANGERED ANIMALS.
As part of their educational campaign, each group in this class
will publish an article for the magazine about a specific
endangered animal. Magazines will be distributed in an effort
to educate the public.
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The Process
Stage One:
WRITER: You have to write the main article for the magazine
including the required information.
STAGE 2:
Using the web, you are going to collect facts, information and
photographs about an endangered animal. Your collection of
informational facts must include the following details about
your animal:
You may paste your electronic notes and photograph into any
word processing program. After you have collected your notes
and photograph electronically, print your notes, and begin a
rough draft of your magazine article. You may use any word
processing program to create your article.
National Geographic
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National Geographic
National Geographic
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National Geographic
Animal Planet
www.ecology.com
National Geographic
www.ecology.com
Defenders of wildlife
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National Geographic
Animal Planet
STAGE 4
Once you have finished all your research, you can write and
design your article. You can write a draft copy first so it can be
corrected. Then you can move to your final article.
STAGE 5
STAGE 6
It’s time for your class presentation! You and your group will
show off all your hard work!!
STAGE 7
STAGE 8:
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2 3 4 5
Very
Limited Satisfactory Proficient Outstanding
limited
Content
All components effectively researched 1 2 3 4 5
All components fully and successfully discussed 1 2 3 4 5
with group
Sufficient amount of jot notes with many varying 1 2 3 4 5
ideas for solutions to group questions
Correct spelling and grammar 1 2 3 4 5
Effective note taking 1 2 3 4 5
Group work
Worked together cooperatively, helping team 1 2 3 4 5
members
Equally contributed to final product 1 2 3 4 5
Took responsibility of individual roles 1 2 3 4 5
Stayed focused and on task 1 2 3 4 5
Resolved issues or conflicts effectively as a group 1 2 3 4 5
Conclusion