Missouri+Habitat+Webquest

Introduction: //We have just read __Island of the Blue Dolphin__. You learned in the story that Karana had to make decisions that affected her views on nature.//

//We have just learned that several factory are to be built in Missouri. These factories will need to clear land. Many people who live in Missouri are protesting the new factories and the destruction of habitats.//

Task:

//Your task is to research the habitats in Missouri. You will use __The Nature Unleashed__ stuent books from the Missouri Department of Conservation to gather information on each habitat of Missouri.// //You will then need to design a presentation to show the effects for the destruction of the habitats in Missouri.//

Process:

//1. You will be assigned to a group of 3 students. // //2. You will need to research each habitat. You will need to include: a description of the habitat, animals found in the habitat, what adaptations the animals have to survive in that habitat, the food chain in the habitat and how humans interact with that habitat. // //3. You will need to complete a presentation planning sheet. // //4. Each group will have their planning sheet approved by the teacher. // //5. You will need to create your presentation. Make sure to look at the scoring guide. //

Evaluation:

//1. Graphic organizer // //2. Scoring Guide // //3. Checklist //