Dolphins

By: Nichole Elliott

Web Quest for Second Grade

IntroductionThe local zoo is receiving a

dolphin for their exhibit and they do not know what to do. They have never had a dolphin before. They heard we were discussing dolphins and wanted our help.

TaskUse the following to get

information: National Geographic & Enchanted Learning

Your tasks are to:Learn everything you can about the

dolphin: where the it lives, what it eats and how much, what it’s predators, do they like to live alone or in groups. Draw a picture of the dolphins home at the zoo, make a sign for the care taker.

ProcessYou will need to research

the following: 1)Where do dolphins lives?2)What do dolphins eat and

how much?3)What are the dolphins

predators?4)Do they like to live alone or in groups?

Process ContinuedThen you need to decide how

big of a tank to put your dolphin in and draw a picture of it. Go to Paint to do this. Make sure to use lots of detail.

Finally make a sign for the care taker, telling them what

you found out about the dolphin include: habitat, diet, and predators.

EvaluationGo to National Geographic and

take the quiz on dolphins.

Turn in your picture of your dolphin’s new home.

Turn in your poster for your care taker.

ConclusionsCongratulations!

You have helped the zoo keeper find the perfect home for the dolphin, and helped the zoo keeper to be able to take care of the dolphin. They wanted to thank you for all of your hard work.