FEATURES – this section will
INFORMATION FOR POSTER – this is only one
possible format shown here !
have the most information in it.
Colour ?
Size and mass ?
Covering (skin, fur?)
Limbs ?
Sense organs ?
How does it obtain oxygen ?
Male & female differences ?
Any other features not listed
here…………?
Adaptations –
What features make this
organism well adapted to
survive in its habitat. Explain
how the adaption helps the
organism.
COMMON NAME of your chosen VERTEBRATE
plus SCIENTIFIC NAME of your chosen vertebrate
CLASSIFICATION.
Kingdom e.g.Animal
Phylum e.g. Chordata
Class: e.g. Reptile
Genus-Species:
e.g Canis familiaris
familiaris
BIOME & HABITAT
(Where the animal lives)
e.g in trees in a rainforest ?
in the open ocean ?
Classify your
animal to
these 4 levels
Genus name with
Species name is the
Scientific name of
your animal
PICTURE(S) OF THE VERTEBRATE.
(Include one picture of the
animal’s habitat )
Human Impact
How does human activity
impact on the habitat of the
organism? Is this species
endangered?
LOCATION MAP
RELATIONSHIPS
How does it interact with other
living things? Is it a predator or
prey? Does it compete with
other organisms for food or
shelter?
Several pictures could be used at various places on
the poster.
Shade in a map to show
where the animal is found in
the world, or in the continent
or country it lives in.
These are examples
for you to follow
Your Name, Class and
Teacher’s name
LIFE CYCLE
How old, when it gives birth?
How long do they live?
How long is the pregnancy?
What age do they leave the
parents? etc.
BIBLIOGRAPHY Written in the formats shown here:
1. For Text: Watson, C, 2002, Interactive Science 1,
Heinemann, Sydney.
2. For a Photo /Graphic: Watson, C, 2002,
Interactive Science 1, Heinemann p27
3. For a Website:
http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/geology/anim1.html
(viewed 10 Aug 2004)