Assignment #1: Create a Fact Sheet about an Endangered Animal

Students will create a factual information sheet about their endangered animal. This sheet will include:

·         Size of the animal;

·         Habitat of the animal;

·         What the animal eats;

·         Behavior of the animal;

·         Special adaptations this animal has;

·         The estimated population numbers in Alberta;

·         What issues are causing this animal to be endangered;

·         Other facts;

·         References.

Grading Guide:  Weight 10%

Well organized and detailed information                              /6

No grammar or spelling mistakes                                        /2

References                                                                        /2

Total                                                                                /10

Exemplar:   http://raysweb.net/specialplaces/pages/caribou.html

Fact Sheet on Woodland Caribou