Now it's time to get started! First, meet as a group to decide who will
perform each job. Are you the Animal Expert, Habitat Helper, Budget Keeper,
or Pet Caregiver? Now follow the steps below to complete your mission.
STEP #1 - RESEARCH
Each member of the team must research all four pets to collect information
meeting their specific job description. First, print a Record Sheet, from
the Record Sheet link above to record your findings. Then visit YOUR job
page for your procedure.
STEP #2 - DISCUSS YOUR FINDINGS
After all team members have collected their information about all four
animals, meet as a group. Each member should take a few minutes to explain
what they discovered about each animal and give their recommendation for the
new class pet. After all group members have shared their information, the
team must work together to decide which animal would be BEST for the class
pet. Make sure you can back up your team decision with reasons.
REMEMBER: You are looking at the animals from the view of YOUR
job, but the group must come to an agreement.
Which animal is best OVERALL?
STEP #3 - CREATE A PRESENTATION
Now that your group has selected the best class pet, you must create a
presentation to persuade the class to choose this pet. Working together
your group should create ONE of the following:
Design a Poster
Television Commercial
Design a Brochure
Create and Sing a Song
Other - Ask the teacher if you have a different idea.
No matter which way you present your pet to the class, it must include the
following:
1) Name and illustration of the animal (detailed drawing or photo)
2) AT LEAST three interesting facts about the animal, its home, how
to care for it, or how much it costs.
3) AT LEAST three good reasons why this is the best pet for the class.
4) Anything else your group feels is important.
REMEMBER: You are trying to persuade the class that this is the best
pet, so be creative and give good information.
Your presentation is important so that the class
can make a good decision.
STEP #4 - PRESENTATION TIME!
Now it's time to give your presentation to the class! Each group will have
five to ten minutes to give their presentation. Please make sure you bring
all materials you might need on the day of the presentations. After all
presentations are complete, the whole class will decide together which pet
is best for the class.
