Prospect Park Zoo Science Article

Prospect Park Zoo Science Article

At the zoo, you will see placards with information about the various organisms in their habitats.  You will write a science article which will include the following information: kingdom, common name, scientific name, habitat, and how it acquires its needs: food, water, shelter.  In regards to food, what kind of consumer is it? i.e. herbivore, carnivore, omnivore, decomposer, etc.  What kinds of animals does it prey upon?  What kinds of animals are its’ predators? 
 Follow these simple steps to make an A!
1) Summarize the information placard in 5-7 sentences
2) How does this affect us?
3) Why is this important?
4) How is this science related?
5) Pick a science word and write its definition.  Use a dictionary or www.dictionary.com
6) Draw a picture!
(minimum length: one full page written, one full page picture)