October 23, 2009
Dear Parents/Guardians,
In science class, we are studying animals and their environments. We have been/will be talking about all different kinds of habitats. This project will be an at-home project. Your child may need your help. Your child chose a/an _______________. Your child will need to research his/her animal a little bit. Then your child will need to get a shoebox. He/she will “transform” the shoebox into the animal’s habitat. He/she may use the materials of his/her choice. In addition, I am asking that your child answer the questions on the bottom half of this sheet. The questions, with answers, will need to be rewritten (or typed) on a separate sheet and turned in with the project. Enclosed is a piece of lined paper for your child to copy the questions and write the answers. Please help your child answer each question with a complete sentence. This habitat project is due on Monday, November 9, 2009. Your child will present his/her habitat to the class and share with the class the answers to the questions. Please help your child prepare to read and explain the answers. (They will get points for the short presentation, and the grade will go toward their overall science grade). Please ask if you have any questions! Thanks!
Questions to Copy and Answer on Separate Paper
What animal did you choose? Why?
Where can your animal be found in the world?
Describe your animal’s habitat in two sentences (or more).
What does your animal eat?
Tell me one interesting fact about your animal.
(Please be ready to read and explain your answers.)
