Georgia Organisms and Habitats Project
Dear Students,
Overarching Theme: What are the unique characteristics that allow animals and plants to survive in the different habitats of Georgia ?
Welcome to the Georgia Organisms and Habitats Project! This project will give you an opportunity to choose a habitat, along with an animal, or plant
native to Georgia and become a classroom expert on it. You will have time to research your plant or animal and discover what makes its habitat the
best one for it. After you have found information on your plant or animal, you will complete a researched-based technology project.
You will research a Georgia region and habitat and compile your research to create a visual aid that correlates with your habitat. Each group must
complete a PowerPoint presentation at school (5-10 slides) and choose another element to supplement your presentation. You may choose to do a
poster, other form of visual aid or a student worksheet to enhance your project. Some ideas include a diorama, clay figure, poster, or any other great
idea you might come up with! Be creative and have fun!
Each person will also turn in a research information sheet related to the habitat, animal, and/or plant. Please be prepared to present your project and
informational sheet on ______________. Allow your group five minutes to present your project (no more than five minutes, please!)
Your informational sheet will be graded on content, mechanics, grammar, and spelling and will be completed in class.
The informational sheet will include:
Name of your Georgia region and organism
Where it is located in Georgia
A description of the habitat using pictures and words
An animal/plant that is unique to Georgia and a description of each
Why the organism is adapted to that location
We will go the library and computer lab to research for four class periods. If you have trouble gathering enough information, be sure to visit the Media
Resources available on the PMES website. Happy Researching!
POWERPOINT PRESENTATION INCLUDES:
Title slide that introduces your group members and habitat.
Description of where the habitat is located in the Georgia.
Pictures of animals and labels of animals/plants.
POSTER INCLUDES:
Name of habitat.
Specific examples of the habitat and illustration or pictures)
Brief description of climate.
STUDENT SHEET:
Minimum of 15 facts specific to your animal/habitat.
Includes facts, fill in the blanks, multiple choice questions, or word search with vocabulary.
We will go the library and computer lab to research for four class periods. If you have trouble gathering enough information, be sure
to visit the Media Resources available on the PMES website. Happy Researching!
Name _____________________
Habitat Name __________________________________
Animal or Plant Spotlighted _______________________
0 – 10
points
10 -1 5
16-17
18-20
Creativity
Project lacks
creativity
Project shows
basic
information,
does not add to
the project.
Project demonstrates
exceptional creativity
Effort
Project shows
minimal effort
Project shows
adequate effort
Project
demonstrates
good
creativity,
adding to the
basic
template
Project shows
good effort;
demonstrates
student work
Length of
Presentation
1 minute
2-3 minutes
3-4 minutes
Project shows
exceptional
Effort and
demonstrates
student work
4-5 minutes
Meets
Criteria:
Project does not
meet criteria
Project meets
some criteria,
but not all
Project
answers all
questions
Project meets all
criteria and adds
extra information
Audience
Participation
Behavior
distracts from
others
Behavior
distracts from
other’s learning,
but is somewhat
attentive.
Behavior
encourages
others
learning, is
attentive
Behavior adds to
other’s learning, is
attentive, and asks
probing questions.
Habitat Name
Where it is located
Includes animals
Includes an examples
of animals, plants and
descriptions
Total Points
Earned
Name ____________________
(Notes Page)
HABITAT YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT: ___________
1.
Where is it located in Georgia?
__________________________________________________________________________
2.
What is the habitat like?
____________________________________________________________________________________
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What plants or organisms are part of this habitat?
____________________________________________________________________________________
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Describe the populations and communities of the plant or animal.
____________________________________________________________________________________
Is the habitat changing? If so, how?
____________________________________________________________________________________
How has the animal adapted to its environment?
____________________________________________________________________________________
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