Task 4: Most Wanted Predators
In Task 4 you will research animals and their various adaptations that make these predators good at hunting their prey. Then you will create digital posters for 5 most wanted predators.
Most Wanted Predator Research
Use the following links to research predators that interest you:
Animal Facts: Woodland Park Zoo
Animal Planet: Top 10 Predators
Popular Mechanics Top 10 Strange Hunting Strategies
Web Ecoist: 12 Unassuming Predators of the Animal Kingdom
National Wildlife Foundation: Wildlife Library National Geographic Kids: Animals
Arkive: Animals
When you have selected 5 animals, answer the following questions about each predator:
Animal Facts: Woodland Park Zoo
Animal Planet: Top 10 Predators
Popular Mechanics Top 10 Strange Hunting Strategies
Web Ecoist: 12 Unassuming Predators of the Animal Kingdom
National Wildlife Foundation: Wildlife Library National Geographic Kids: Animals
Arkive: Animals
When you have selected 5 animals, answer the following questions about each predator:
- Describe the animal. What does it look like?
- What habitat does it live in?
- What does it hunt?
- How does it hunt down prey?
- What special body parts or physical adaptations does it have that make it good at hunting down its prey?
- Does it have any special behaviors that make it good at hunting down its prey?
- Are there any interesting facts about the predator you would like to add?
Create a Most Wanted Poster
- Use your research to create 5 Most Wanted Posters
- Create your poster using Word or Pages, or any other program you know of approved by your teacher.
- Be sure to include all of your research.
- Be sure to include at least one photograph of your predator.
- Explain why you chose your animal as a "Most Wanted Predator." For example, does it use a very toxic poison, or have a cool method of hunting? Be sure to explain in detail.
- See the Sample Most Wanted Posters below for an idea of what your posters can look like.
- Check out the rubric for guidelines on teacher expectations: Most Wanted Poster Rubric
Sample Most Wanted Poster
Check out the slide show below for an example of your Most Wanted Predator posters.