Project Finish Date: May 17, 2013
Supplies/Shoe Box for Diorama Due: May 6, 2013
Parent Signature: ________________________
NOTE TO PARENTS: Most of this project will be done in the classroom. If needed, some
of the research may have to be completed for homework. Your child needs to bring a
sturdy shoebox and any supplies needed to make the diorama. It is not necessary to
purchase expensive items for the diorama. Students are allowed to use construction
paper (which is provided by me), magazine cut-outs, pictures from the internet, etc. for
the project. However, they may also bring in any other type of materials that would
help them create a good representation of their habitat. Some suggestions for materials
are mentioned below. This will be two MAJOR GRADES. A rubric is attached.
Objective: To help students learn about animals, their habitats,
and what they need to survive.
PROJECT INSTRUCTIONS
1. Determine the type of habitat you would like to create and the main animal you will
be researching.
2. Do some research as to what plants and animals live in the habitat and how they
interact with each other (in other words…WHO EATS WHO?). Take notes using the
animal research sheet attached. You will be given another form or you will use
PowerPoint for your final animal report.
3. Make your diorama. Turn an empty box (large shoebox or other type box of your
choosing) on its side so you can see into the box. This will be the stage for your display.
Start by drawing and/or creating the habitat inside your box. You may use any material
that is safe and helps you create a scenic representation of the habitat you have chosen.
Here are some suggestions for materials to use: paint, crayons, markers, magazines,
plastic toys, popsicle sticks, modeling clay, toothpicks, construction paper, sticks,
leaves, twigs, grass, tissue paper, fabric, cotton, computer printouts.
Create replicas of the plants and animals and place them in the habitat as they would
naturally interact. You may decide to hang some of the creatures from the roof of the
box with fishing line or string. Arrange the materials in the diorama as desired to
create your habitat display. Be creative!
Label your diorama with the name of the habitat. The label should be in large print and
attractive.
4. Once your diorama is complete you will need to complete your “Animal Report”.
The sheets for your report will be given to you once your research and diorama are
complete. This will be your final animal report copy.
5. You will give an oral report to the class. Know as much as possible about your animal
and its habitat so that your presentation is interesting and informative.
Name: _________________________
Name of Animal: ______________________
Habitat: ______________________________
Where in the world does your animal live? (continent, country, state, area of a country/state)
_____________________________________________________________________________
Describe your animal. What does it look like? How does it move? ________________________________________
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Describe the type of environment (habitat) where your animal lives.
_____________________________
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What is the status of your animal? (endangered, protected, threatened?) __________________________________
What does your animal eat in the wild? _________________________________________________
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What animals prey on your animal? ____________________________________________________
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What kind of camouflage does your animal use to protect itself? ________________________________
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Is there anything else that threatens this animal’s survival (man, habitat destruction, etc.)? ___________________
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What is the classification of your animal? (mammal, reptile, bird, fish, amphibian?) _________________________
Tell at least 4 interesting facts about this animal.
(1) __________________________________________________________________________
(2) __________________________________________________________________________
(3) __________________________________________________________________________
(4) __________________________________________________________________________
Does your animal hibernate, migrate, or have any other behavioral adaptations? ___________________________
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ANIMAL REPORT and HABITAT DIORAMA PROJECT RUBRIC
ANIMAL REPORT
and
ORAL PRESENTATION CRITERIA
All information is included in the PowerPoint/report as
instructed.
Report is legible; punctuation and capitalization are used
correctly.
ORAL PRESENTATION: Student demonstrated adequate
knowledge of animal and habitat researched during presentation.
ORAL PRESENTATION: Good eye contact and presentation
techniques were used.
WOW FACTOR!
POINTS
POSSIBLE
POINTS
EARNED
45
5
40
5
5
TOTAL POINTS/GRADE (Animal Report/Presentation)
100
DIORAMA CRITERIA
POINTS
POSSIBLE
Diorama correctly depicts habitat; includes animal researched
along with other plants and animals found naturally in habitat.
Diorama has been labeled with the name of the habitat.
WORKMANSHIP: (neatness, effort, detail)
WOW FACTOR!
TOTAL POINTS/GRADE (Diorama)
65
5
20
5
100
POINTS
EARNED