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There are four parts to the project. Each group will be responsible for one part of the project.
Step 1 - Choosing a New Animal for the Riverbanks Zoo. This should be a collaborative effort. All groups should take part in choosing the new addition. Students will first need to learn about the Riverbanks Zoo, Columbia, South Carolina. A visit to their web site is a first step. http://www.riverbanks.org/ An actual field trip to the zoo would also be beneficial.
Possibilities
Reptiles and Amphibians
Primates
Mammals
Fish
Birds
Step 2 - 4 groups of students assume responsibility for one part of the project: Each of the group's tasks are detailed in the roles of 1.zoologist, 2.habitat specialist, 3.tour guide, and 4.caretaker.
1. Zoologists -Creating a display in front of habitat including food web, endangered status, etc.
2. Habitat Specialists -Creating a model of the animal's zoo habitat
3. Tour Guides - Developing a script for tour guide about the animal
4. Caretakers - Preparing a notebook for the animal's caretaker