Animal Similarities and Differences

Meet the Animals!

Learning about animals is great fun! Whether its 

endangered African animals, sea animals, wild animals or pets, there are so many amazing types of animals that each have their own characteristics and behaviors. Living in all parts of the world, these animals include cats, dogs, insects, birds, sharks, gorillas, frogs, cheetahs, giraffes, elephants, horses, and many more. 

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Assignment Details:

1.       Each student is allowed to choice their own two (2) animals to research.

2.       The following links will help with research:

a.http://www.sciencekids.co.nz/sciencefacts/animals.html

b. http://adminkids.sandiegozoo.org/animals Feel free to use the glossary on this website if you do not understand something.

3.      You will be creating a post comparing and contrasting your two chosen animals.

4.      Within your research, compose information to help you compare and contrast your two animals. Be sure to report state the following in your post for each animal.

a. Name of the animal

b.What is its classification- is it a vertebrate or invertebrate? Warm-blooded, cold-blooded mammals.

c. Describe its physical features- what does it look like, hair color, eye color.

d.Where does this animal reside/ where is it commonly found?

e. What kinds of foods does this animal eat?

f. Size- How big does this animal grow? / How tall/long is it?

g. Include an illustration of the two animals you chose.