Process:   

 1. Make a folder on the network to save your group's work in.

2. Make a critical path plan of the jobs you need to do, and the time you need to do them. The jobs are:

select your roles in the group
choose your animal
do your research
draw plan and elevation
collect resources for diorama
construct diorama
plan presentation on Inspiration
make cue cards
practise presentation

3. Choose your animal from this list, and then do your background research, both from links here, and from the books in the library. You must also research zoos, and the job they do, from these two sites:

The History of Zoos

What happens in Zoos

If you want to research your particular animal on the internet, make an appointment to work with Miss Currie. You must have your teacher's permission first.

4. Look at this Inspiration template, and as a group, make the decisions on how you will provide for these needs in your enclosure. You will find a copy in your class shared file - copy it into your group's folder.

You must consider food, water, shelter, stimulation, plants, fences/barriers for security, access by staff, viewing by the public.

5. Sketch a visual diagram of your ecosystem design.  You will need to make a labelled diagram that is a bird's eye view of the enclosure, and also an elevation to show what it looks like from one side. You can do this on paper, or on KidPix or AppleWorks - you choose. This job is the architect's main responsibility. Check out how to do these drawings here.

6. Work together, and make your model of your enclosure. It should have no bare cardboard showing at all. Your animal should be in the model, and so should the trees, rocks, plants, water and structures. Don't start this job until you know exactly how you want the design to look!

7. Make your sign, with a clear heading (don't forget to include the scientific name of the animal too, and a drawing). It should have information about the animal so people can read about it when they visit the enclosure. You need to decide what information is important to put on the sign. This job is the zoologist's main responsibility.

7. You will now plan an oral presentation for the zoo management.   You will use your visual display (your diorama) as an aid for your presentation.  With your group plan what you will say.  Make sure all questions in the task are addressed, and that every member of the group does some of the speaking.    

 

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