Name_______________ Animal:
4th Grade Animal Project
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Directions: Chose an animal to research. Use Science book, books from the library and Internet
resources(3 different sources). Use note cards that are labeled clearly, and be sure to include all
information listed below.
1. Characteristics of animal (at least 8-10 bullet points)
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Invertebrate (has no back bone) or Vertebrate (has back bone)
What does it look like? (fur, scales, color, type of beak, etc.)
Is it warm blooded or cold blooded?
What is its life span?
Does it keep its mate for life?
Classify animal(mammal, reptile, bird, spider, insect, amphibian: and how do you know)
Inherited and/or acquired traits
Life cycle
Does it live in the wild?
Does it adapt or change to survive in the environment?
What type of shelter does it make or use?
Does it move around or stay in the same area?
Does it live in groups or independently?
2. What are your animal’s predators (an animal that kills your animal for food) and prey? (an
animal that is killed by your animal for food) (at least 6- 8 bullet points)
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What does it eat?
Is it a carnivore (meat), herbivore(plants), or omnivore(both)?
How does it catch its prey?
How often does it have to catch prey? (daily, once a week, etc.)
Does it need special vision, hearing, claws, etc. to catch the prey successfully?
How does it protect itself from predators?
Food chain
Food web
3. Any interesting facts that you learned about your animal.
(at least 5-10 bullet points)
A. Endangered, extinct,
B. number of species,
C. unique abilities such as defense mechanisms,
D. talents,
E. historical events,
F. etc.
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Group Portion: Ecosystem (at least 7- 10 bullet points)
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Describe the ecosystem your animal lives in (tundra, rainforest, desert, coral reef, etc).
In what countries can you this ecosystem?
What is the weather like during different seasons?
What is the average precipitation?(table)
Include a map
Human interaction with ecosystem
5. Include at least 3 images
Choose one of the following visual aids to accompany your report. The Visual Aid
will be completed entirely at home.
3-D Diorama
 Construct a diorama, a three-dimensional scene which includes models of
your animal in its habitat.
Cool Collage Informational Poster
 Create a collage and informational poster showing pictures or 3-D items that
relate to your animal and the research you found.
Children’s Picture Book
 Create a short picture book, including illustrations, about your animal. The
purpose of your book is to encourage younger students to learn about your
animal. Remember to include an eye-catching cover.
Animal Planet Reporter
 Pretend you are a reporter from Animal Planet presenting a segment on your
animal. Write a short script to help you decide what you will report on.
Then, video tape your newscast using either DVD or VHS. Remember to
share the most interesting facts about your animal.
PowerPoint
 Create a PowerPoint presentation to outline the information in your report.
Make your presentation exciting by adding pictures, animation, and a cool
background. An PowerPoint template will be available to use and adapt for
your PowerPoint if wanted.
Final project will be typed with pictures(charts, graphs, etc.) ____