Process:
First
you have to answer the following 20 questions in complete sentences
using
the resources given.
Next
you will make a Venn diagram comparing 2 types of stingrays, also using the resources
given.
Finally, you will write a 3-paragraph report.
The 1st paragraph should be
an introduction explaining what stingrays are and
where they live. The second
paragraph should tell about what the different parts of a stingray. The last paragraph
should be a conclusion on the different types of stingrays and how thy are different.
Evaluation/Criteria:
Questions:
2 points for each complete sentence and 3 points
for each correct answer.
Venn
diagram:
50
points for 2 parts with differences
25
points for 1 part on how stingrays are the same
25 points for correct spelling
and grammar
Report:
15
points for correct spelling
15 points for correct grammar
20 points content
of 3 paragraphs
Resources:
http://nersp.nerdc.ufl.edu/~pmpie/dsabina.html
http://www.gpisd.org/gpisd/modules/Elementary/oceanmodule/stingray.html
http://www.scz.org/animals/s/stngray.html
http://www.pbs.org/kratts/world/oceans/stingray/index.html
Questions:
1.
Name 3 species of stingrays.
2. Where does the Southern Stingray live?
3.
What family is a stingray from?
4. Where is a Freshwater Stingray's diet?
5.
Where can the Atlantic Stingray be found?
6. What is a barb?
7. Describe
3 things about a Southern Stingray.
8. From what homing range is the Southern
Stingray?
9. How many Stingrays come in a litter?
10. Where in the ocean
can you find a stingray?
11. When are Stingrays most active?
12. What do
Stingrays do at night?
13. What species is the stingray from?
14. How long
can a blue spotted stingray grow?
15. How many pounds can a stingray weigh?
16.
What adaptation helps the stingray defend itself from predators?
17. Where
is a Stingrays mouth?
18. How does a Stingray eat clams?
19. Where does
a freshwater stingray live at on top in the middle or on the bottom?
20. How
does a stingray give birth by eggs or having them live?
Conclusion:
If you have correctly completed all these tasks you should have learned
that Stingrays are fascinating fish. If you have not completed the tasks, you
are missing a great learning experience and lots of FUN!!!
Games:
To
play hangman click on the stingray:
