Desert Animals-Edwards
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Animals of the Desert Ms. Edwards’ Class 2009-2010
description
Second grade students read “A Walk in the Desert” by Caroline Arnold. This is a selection from the expository nonfiction genre. They used the Super 3 Research Model to locate, gather and use information about different animals of the desert to create a slide show.
Transcript of Desert Animals-Edwards
Animals of the DesertMs. Edwards’ Class2009-2010
Alan and Bryan
Ms. Edwards
September/2009
Diet
The coyote eats fish,snakes, and lizards.
Predators
The coyote predators are wolves,cougar,bear and man.
Description
The coyote has brown,gray,black,cream and white fur.
Cool Facts
The coyote is closely related to the wolf.
Sources used for this project:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
Trent and LizzieMs. EdwardsSeptember 2009
Diet
The small kit fox eats birds, lizards, fish, jackrabbits.
Predators
Their predators eagles, man, and coyotes. Their fur changes color with the seasons.
Description
The small kit fox is 3-5 pounds. It is 30 inches long. It is light brown.
Cool Facts
We know what their front and hind paws look like. They have fur covered toes to keep their toes cool.
Sources used for this project:
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
• http://www.arkive.org/kit-fox/vulpes-macrotis/image-G17681.html
Anna and JohnMs. EdwardsSeptember/2009
Diet
The fennec fox is an omnivore. It eats meats, plants (like fruits and berries) and small animals.
Predators
Their predators are vultures, hyenas, and jackals. A fennec fox hides in burrows to escape predators.
Description
The body length is 14-16 inches. It has a sandy coat.
Cool Facts
The fennec fox is completely independent of the need to drink. It is the smallest fox and it has the largest ears.
Sources used for this project:
1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
2. http://www.phoenixzoo.org/learn/animals/animal_detail.aspx?FACT_SHEET_ID=100013
Casey and LandonMs. EdwardsSeptember/2009
Diet
The kangaroo rat eats seed and very little water
Predators
There predators are rattlesnakes. They protects it’s self by digging burrows.
Description
9 to 16 inches long including the tail. Light brown to white fur.
Cool Facts
They have big hind feet which keep them from sinking into the sand.
Sources used for this project:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
Roadrunner
Catherine and JazalynnMs. EdwardsSeptember/2009
Diet
It eats scorpions.
Predators
It runs fast and hides in the brush from coyotes and hawks.
Description
It is 23 inches long. It has brown feathers.
Cool Facts
It builds its nest in a cactus.
Websites used for this project:
1. http://www.enchantedlearning.com/biomes/desert/desert.shtml
2. http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/resources/grzimek_birds/Cuculidae/Geococcyx_californiana.jpg/view.html
Damian, Bryson and TakiaMs. EdwardsSeptember 2009
Diet
The jack rabbit eats grass, herbs, leaves, bark, and twigs.
Predators
Their predators are Dogs, Foxes, Raccoons, Weasels, Bobcats, lynxes, Hawks, Eagles, and People. They run very fast.
Description
The jack rabbit’s fur is black, white, brown it has big eyes and very big ears
Cool Facts
They only live for a year
Sources used for this project:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
http://www.astronomy-images.com/day-images/California/jackrabbit.htm
Kacen and NoahMs. EdwardsMonth/Year
Diet
It is a carnivore. It eats birds, lizards, frogs, and eggs.
Predators
Humans get them for pets. They hide under rocks or in burrows to protect itself.
Description
18 to 22 inches long. It is orange and black. It has bumpy and soft skin.
Cool Facts
The venom is put in a drug to help diabetes.
Sources used for this project:
• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
• http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Gila%20Monster.php
Nick and ChrisMs. EdwardsSeptember/2009
Diet
The short horned lizard eats ants.
Predators
The short horned lizard’s predators are snakes.
Description
The short horned lizard is 4 inches long. It is tan, reddish, and brown, and it has scales.
Cool Facts
The short horned lizard squirt blood from it’s eyes.
Sources used for this project:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/
Savion and RodrigoMs. EdwardsSeptember/2009
Diet
The rattlesnake eats lizards and others small animals.
Predators
Their predators are people and they hide from them by hiding in the sand.
Description
3 to 5 feet long. Some are 7 feet long. Scales are yellow to brown to black with black diamond shapes on his back.
Cool Facts
The rattlesnake can eat something bigger than he is.
Sources used for this project:
http://www.enchantedlearning
http://www.desertmuseum.org/kids/oz/long-fact-sheets/Diamondback%20Rattlesnake.php.com/
