ANIMAL+BIOGRAPHY+PROJECT+GUIDELINES

ANIMAL BIOGRAPHY PODCAST
 * DIRECTIONS:** This project has THREE steps:
 * 1) Collection of data
 * 2) Writing a script
 * 3) Creating a podcast
 * GROUP MEMBERS:** You may have up to four members in your group.

Record your podcast. Be sure that each member of your group is responsible for speaking during at least one part of the podcast. If your animal uses any type of vocalization (sound), be sure to include the sound the animal makes - you may be able to find a recording of the sound on the internet. Your Podcast should be three to five minutes long.
 * STEP ONE: COLLECTION OF DATA**
 * 1) With your group, decide on an animal (you may want to decide on a back-up choice as well)
 * 2) Sign up for the animal of your choice (only the first group to sign up for a specific animal will be assigned that animal)
 * 3) Work with your group to collect data on the following:
 * Common name of animal
 * Scientific name of animal
 * Geographic range (Where can it be found on earth?)
 * Climate (rain forest, desert, polar, temperate, etc.)
 * Producer/ consumer
 * Herbivore/ carnivore/ omnivore/ decomposer
 * Food chain (your animal and at least NINE others)
 * Symbiosis-mutual, commensal, parasite
 * Predators /prey
 * Limiting factors
 * Prominent Physical Features
 * Gestation Period (how long to have a baby?)
 * Mode of Transportation
 * Niche
 * Any other relevant information your group finds
 * STEP TWO: CREATE A SCRIPT**
 * 1) Use the information you have gathered to create a script for your podcast/vodcast.
 * 2) On the written script, include the name of each student so they know who will say which part.
 * 3) If creating a videocast (or vodcast), prepare images that are relevant to your animal.
 * STEP THREE: RECORD YOUR PODCAST**

//Remember: Just like professional actors, you may need to record the podcast more than once to get it right.//

Two class periods will be allotted to your group for doing research and one class period will be allotted to your group for organizing/planning/writing the script. This will not be enough time to complete the project, so __be sure to select group members with whom you can arrange to meet with **outside** of class time__. Those students/groups without access to a computer must make appropriate arrangements with the teacher __2 weeks__ before the project is due.
 * DEADLINE: You will have 3 weeks to complete this project.**

T he Podcast must be handed in by the deadline for full credit. It will be previewed by the teacher before it will be presented to the class.

Your teacher reserves the right to not show your podcast if any part is deemed inappropriate* and the group will not receive credit for the project. If you are in doubt about what can be in your podcast, please discuss your ideas with your teacher before finalizing your project.

//*See the District/School policy handbook for all definitions of appropriate/inappropriate.// back to main page