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Meet Mr. Fab! 

Third Graders at CCA are studying the Classification of Animals! 
There are five vertebrate groups that we remember with the name MR. FAB:

Mammals
Reptiles
Fish
Amphibians
Birds

    In lieu of a test on our animal unit, students in our class were given a choice of 4 projects.  Each student must complete only one culminating activity.  Please read below if you need help completing your project.
   Parents, please be available to help students with research, advice, and spelling.  However, the students are responsible to do the WORK!

As always, please feel free to email me with questions or comments:
barbers@ccabr.org

Help for Classification Activity – making a picture book
Your picture book must have AT LEAST five pages and a cover.  Each of the following Mr. Fab groups must EACH have a page:  Mammals, Reptiles, Fish, Amphibians, and Birds. On each Mr. Fab page, include the list of “How to Spot” each one (already sent home with students).  You may rewrite the lists in your own handwriting, or just cut it out and glue it on the appropriate page.   Also, you should have at least 10 pictures for each Mr. Fab group.  You may draw, copy, or cut out pictures from books, magazines, and websites – get a parent’s help! 

Help for Classification Activity – writing a story
On the following page, write a story pretending you are a wild animal. 
You can choose to be any animal, as long as it is a VERTEBRATE animal (has a backbone). 
Make a very interesting story with many DETAILS and be sure to include:
Ø      Where you live
Ø      How you find food
Ø      What you see around you
Ø      What you like and don't like about being this animal

Help for Classification Activity – writing a letter to Binder Park Zoo
Begin your letter by saying your name, your grade, and where you live. Then explain what you have been learning about animals – be SPECIFIC.
Next, you should include at least three QUESTIONS you want to know about different animals.  Lastly, explain what you like about animals.
Then sign your name at the bottom, under the line “Sincerely

Help for Classification Activity – making three posters
You have chosen to make THREE posters.  Each poster will have a Venn Diagram.  Use the Animal Expert’s Guide (already sent home with students) to find out what is the same and different about each group.  Here is a small sample of what one of your Venn Diagrams will look like.  I have included only one fact in each section.  You will need to add several more facts..