MAMMALS

    home                                                The Task

Each student  will identify the life and habits of a  two North American mammal species of your choice.  Find the necessary information about that mammal and create a Power Point presentation or a poster to share with the class.

Project  value = 125 points

Chose one species of mammal  and begin the following:                 

The process.

1. Create a chart  (or fold a paper in fourths) with the  8 areas suggested below.  In each area supply the needed information from the electronic resources or from the print materials in the library.  This paper or chart must be turned in with the project.
2.  When your chart is completed and approved, create a Power Point Presentation using the data you found. Each chart area should be 1 slide.  You may also create poster or written report.
3. Present you research to the class

Chart Guide - or the information needed

Common Name Scientific Name Picture (no clip art)	Habitat Distribution  (where you can find them) Map
Value or problems that your subject creates Control if a pest Affect on humans Status: Rare, common, threatened or endangered	Growth  young  to adult (how Long) Reproduction Gestation period Breeding habits number of young care of young Life span
Food Feeding habits (explain how it feeds) predators Prey Nocturnal, Diurnal, or crepuscular	Color (do males differ from females?) Symmetry Means of locomotion (flight, swim, run or combination) size (length, wing span weight)
Interesting facts that you have uncovered   at least 5 needed	you sources APA style

Resources

Our school library has a huge collection of books about mammals.  Be sure to check it out.

Hall of Mammals	Rare and Threatened Mammals
eNature	Smithsonian - includes map ranges
Animal Info - endangered	Infohio - Access Science
Wildlife Damage Mangaement
Bears: Dialogue for Kids North American Bear Center American Bear Association The Bear Family - Be Aware Bears Canada

Grading Rubric