Here We Go Again!

A WebQuest for 2nd Grade (Science: Animal and Insect Life Cycles)

Designed by

Sandra Kidd, Candace Errato, Kim Pabst, and Beth Ramsey

          

Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion |


Introduction

You are opening the new neighborhood pet shop.  You will care for the many pets at Here We Go Again Pet Shop.  Many different animals and insects live in Here We Go Again.  Some of the pets that will be delivered include hamsters, goldfish, parakeets, geckos, puppies, crickets, poison dart frogs, snakes, and butterflies.  Members of your community can get their pets and supplies at your pet shop.

 

 



The Task

Two new species of fish and insects have been delivered to your shop and you don’t know much about them. You will work with a group, choose one of the new insects or fish, research, and create a poster to share with the class.

 



Process

1.                Choose an insect or fish

ant

cockroach

Sea bass

Salmon

2.              Research your insect of fish.

Find out:

1.      Where it lives (habitat)

2.    What it eats

3.    How long it lives (lifespan)

4.    How it is helpful or necessary to the environment

5.    How it is harmful

 

3.              Design a group poster

On the poster, you need to include your research and a picture of your insect or fish.

Click here to see a poster example



Evaluation

 

Your group will present your poster and explain what you learned about your insect or fish.

 



Conclusion

Congratulations!  You are now ready to answer any questions about your new species of insects and fish.



Based on a template from The WebQuest Page