This project is the result of the work created by: (add your school name, city and country)
Escola Abat Oliba (Cornellà de Llobregat, Barcelona - Spain)
Istituto Comprensivo "De Amicis " (Quartu Sant'Elena -Italy)
Základná škola Mariánska (Prievidza - Slovakia)
St Denis Primary School (Glasgow, Scotland)
Animals magazine
School year 2018 - 19
Some activities we have done:
1. Exchange Christmas Cards.
2. Present ourselves and our favourite animals.
3. Work in National teams: Search for information of an animal. Then, fill the information in a table. Self assess, co assess and teacher assessment is needed at this point.
4. Work in International teams: There are 10 groups that will work in collaboration to achieve a common result. The group table must be filled to start doing that work.
In one group there will be five partners (one from each school). They need to complete the animals magazine filling a piece of information from each one of the five animals completed by National groups previously.
To do it, they need to access to this STORYJUMPER by our twinspace, through their username and password group.
Self assess, co-assess and teacher assessment is needed at this point.
Who are we?
Istituto Comprensivo "De Amicis" Quartu Sant'Elena - Sardinia -Italy
Who are we?
Primary 3
St Denis Primary School, Glasgow,
Scotland.
Who are we?
Základná škola Mariánska,
Prievidza, Slovakia
Who are we?
Escola Abat Oliba
Cornellà de Llobregat
Spain
Where are our schools?
Exchanging Xmas cards.
Exchanging Xmas cards.
Receiving Xmas Cards in Spain
Presenting ourselves and
our favourite animals
http://gat.to/rz3jp
Class 4^C
http://gat.to/evxatClass 4^G
Scotland
https://kizoa.com/app65541k3668576
Slovakia
https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x726583
https://vimeo.com/316429012
In Spain, children recorded their partners while explaining
his / her favourite animals.
They loved it!
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Copy the web code to your browser to watch the Spanish video presentation.
PART 1
Work in National Teams
Each school search for information of an animal in National teams.
Then, fill the information in a table shared by DRIVE.
Children will access to the table by username and password created to each group by the teacher previously.
Self assess, co assess and teacher assessment is needed at this point.
Each National team chooses an animal to search information.
sample
Each member has a role in the National team.
Spanish Rubrics
Here is an example of how we assessed our working groups.
Istituto Comprensivo
"De Amicis " Quartu Sant'Elena Italy
Here are some examples of how we assessed our working groups.
Self-evaluation, by RUBRICS.
http://gat.to/0acgi
PART 2
Work in International Teams
All schools are distributed into 10 teams. Each team will have one partner from each of the four schools.
They need to complete the animals magazine Storyjumper filling a piece of information from each one of the four animals completed by National groups previously.
To do it, they need to access to this STORYJUMPER by our Twinspace, through their username and password group.
Self assess, co-assess and teacher assessment is needed at this point.
Index
- Panda
- Koala
- Whale
- Elephant
- Polar Bear
- Tiger
- Bat
- Giraffe
- Rabbit
- Dolphin
Panda
It lives in Southeast of China.
It's a terrestrial animal.
The panda is a species in danger of extinction that needs protection. It´ is herbivore, panda eat bamboo.
They are mummy's womb. They are viviparous. They can kick, climb mountains, run, hunt fishes.
They are black and white and are very furry. they have a big body and claws.
Koala
They live in the rainforest in Australia.
They are terrestrials.
They gum 200-500 leaves each day. It is herbivore animal. It lives on the trees.
They are mummy's womb. They are viviparous. They can climb trees.
The koala can be grey, brown or white.They have big ears , soft fur , 2 arms and 2 legs.
Whale
They live in Arctic and Antarctic oceans.
They are an aquatic animals.
They are carnivore. They eat fish, shrimps, larvae, crab, plancton, sea lions, sharks and seals.
They are viviparous. they can swim.
They are blue white and black. they have blowholes, whale bones and flukes.
Elephant
Elephants are grey. They have big ears and a long trunk. They have tusks.
It lives in the African savannah.
It's a terrestrial animal.
They are herbivore animals, they eat plant.
They are mummy 's womb. Babies usually weight 120kg \264 lb. They are viviparous.
With their trunk collects food, drink or refresh its body wits water.
Some hunters kill elephants due to its tusks.
They are the biggest terrestrial animals in land.They have the best sense of smell in the world.
Polar Bear
Polar bears are white so they are camouflaged in the snow and ice. They have 4 legs and paws. They are very tall when they stand up.
Polar Bear lives on ice, in cold places.
They are terrestrials.
They are carnivore, they eat fish, seals, whales, walruses.
They are mummy's womb. They are viviparous. The can walk, swim, run and dig holes.
They are good at hunting.
Tiger
Tigers have orange and black fur. They have long whiskers and a long tail.
Tigers live in rain forests or jungles.
They are terrestrial animals.
They are carnivorous. They eat deer, pigs, antelope, buffalos.
They are mummy's womb. They are viviparous . They can hunt, swim and roar. Every tiger is unique,not tigers have the same pattern of stripes.
Bat
Bats are black or brown. They have 2 wings and 2 legs. They have small ears and claws.
It lives in caves, houses and under bridges.
It is a terrestrial animal.
It is carnivore, it eats worms, spiders, fruit, mosquitoes, beetles.
Trey one mummy's womb. They are viviparous, They can fly, stick, see in the dark, stay in the dark for long time. They sleep during day hang upside down. They are nocturnal mammals.
Giraffe
Giraffe lives in the savannahs and woodlands in Africa. It's a terrestrial animal.
giraffes are yellow and brown.they have a very long neck which helps them get food from trees.giraffes have 4 legs and a tail which they use to swish away flies.
They are herbivores. They eat leaves, fruits and flowers from woody plants, primarilly accacia.
They are mummy 's . They one viviparous. They can walk,and munch. Their neck is compound from 7 cervical vertebral as human neck.
Rabbit
They live on the hill, inside dens.
Rabbits are terrestrials.
Rabbits can be brown, grey, black or white. They have big, strong teeth. They have long ears and a short tail.
Rabbits are omnivorous, they eat fruit, seeds, vegetable, for example carrot.
They are mummy's womb. They are viviparous. They can jump and run. They live in groups, they sleep during the day and search food during the night.
Dolphin
Dolphins can be blue, grey, white or black. They have dorsal fins, flippers and flukes. They have a pointed shaped face to help them swim faster.
They live in the ocean.
The dolphin is an aquatic animal.
Dolphins are carnivores. They eat fish.
They are mummy's womb. They are viviparous.They can swim,jump and play.They are very intelligent .They know to teach,learn,cooperate,scheme and grieve. They have got lungs.
Index
- Chameleon
- iguana
- tortoise
- crocodile
- turtle
- komodo dragon
- cobra
- alligator
- snake
Chameleon
they can be orange, green and red.
they have 4 legs and claws.
It eats crickets and meal worms.
It's a carnivore animal.
Chameleon can change colour. It is viviparous and it is mummy´s womb.
They live in the rainforest, the jungle and Saharan Africa .They are terrestrial mammals so they live on land .
Iguana
they are green,brown and grey. they have spines,scale and tail.
It eats plants, leaves and flowers.
It's herbivorous.
They reproduced by eggs. They are oviparous animals. They can walk and they have excellent vision.
They live in tropical areas in Mexico , Central America , South America and the Caribbean.
Tortoise
THEY ANE GREEN AND BROWN. THEY HAVE TAIL,MOUTH,LEGS,EYES,HEAD AND SHELL.
They eat fruits, plants and insects.
They are omnivores.
Tortoise is oviparous. It birth from eggs.
They can smell with their threats. They cant move very fast.
Tortoises live in deserts and forests. they are terrestrial mammals.
crocodile
They are big grey animal with green tone.
They have got big , strong teeth, they are carnivores animal.
They live in swamps and rivers from subtropical and tropical areas from Florida to South America and the Amazonias. They are aquatic and terrestrial.
They are omnivorous, they lay from eggs.
Turtle
They have a variety of colors.They have 4 legs, a head and a shell.
They live in oceans all over the world. They are semi-aquatic, aquatic and terrestrial.
They eat vegetables, insects, fish and meat worms.
Turtles are omnivore animals.
Turtles are oviparous, they lay from eggs. They can swim and walk. They are cold blooded reptiles with scaled skin. They have 3 chambered hearts.
komodo dragon
The komodo dragon lives in the tropical forests of Indonesia. They are terrestrial and only live on land.
They carry on from invertebrate animals, other small reptiles, birds, bird eggs, small mammals like monkeys, goats, deers, horses, pigs...
They are carnivores.
They are oviparous, they lay from eggs.
They can run fast, climb trees, dive 4,5 meters deep, males struggle each other to get the territory, hunt, fly good eye sights so can see a good distance good at hunting larvae‐swim adults‐walk Specific feature due to their classification every tiger is unique ,no two tigers have the same pattern of stripes Saliva has poison.
They are dark brown. They have spots and head. Their tail is long as their body.
Cobra
They one brown, black, grey, yellow, reddish and they have forked tongue, head, oval body without legs and tail.
Cobras live int forests, the plains, agricultural land, rocky terrain, wetlands and urban areas in South Asia.
They are terrestrial animals because they live on land not water.
It eats other animals - mammals, rats and mice.
It is a carnivore animal.
Cobra is omnivorous, because it lays from eggs. It can crawl and shrinks body. It is poisonous.
Alligator
They are dark green. They have a long tail,4 short legs, sharp teeth.
Alligator eats small animals like fishes, small mammals, snails, crustaceans, and worms.
They are carnivore animals.
It is oviparous, it lays from eggs.
They can live 30 years. They are very patient when hunting. They wait distracted animals get close to them in order to catch them.
Snake
They can be lots of colors.They have 2 eyes long tongue, long curly body and scaly skin.
Snakes can be found all over the world and live in lots of different places. They are mainly terrestrial mammals living on land, however some do live in water.
It eats small animal and insects.
It's a carnivore animal.
They are oviparous because they lay eggs. They can slide, curl, twist.
They have lots of different colors.They have tongue,and long body
Index
- Sword fish
- Goldfish
- Shark
- Whale shark
- Clown fish
- Ballon fish
Sword fish
Swordfish is blue, silver and grey. It has got 4 fins, caudal fin, mouth with teeth, long sword and gills.
They live in Indian,Pacific and Atlantic Oceans. They are aquatic.
It reproduces by eggs.
It's an oviparous animal.
It can swim.
THEY EAT FISH LIKE MACKEREL HAKE BLUEFISH AND HERRING.
THEY ARE CARNIVORES.
Goldfish
They are various combination of orange, white, yellow, red, brown colour. They have got scales, gills, fins.
The live in water. It's native to the east of Asia. They are aquatic.
Goldfish reproduces by eggs. They are oviparous and they can swim.
They eat crustaceans ,insects and various plant matter. Gold fish are omnivores.
Whale shark
They are white, dark blue and light blue.
They live in the sea. The live in the warm water of tropical ocean. They are aquatic.
They eat other animals like fish, turtles and crustaceans. They are carnivores.
The young hatch from the egg inside their mother, who gives birth to them alive.
It's an oviparous animal.
It can swim at an average speed of 5km/h. a slower speed for a large fish.
It's the biggest fish in the world, with 12 meters long.
It is thought that it inhabits the earth for 60 million years.
Shark
They can be white, blue, grey or black-white. They have got tail, fins, gills, sharp teeth.
It reproduces by eggs, developed in mother's womb and born when the baby is already fully formed.
It's an oviparous animal, although some species are viviparous.
It can swim.
It has got gristly skeleton and a ragged skin.
They live in every ocean in the world.They are aquatic fish.
Clown fish
Clown fish is oviparous, it lays from eggs. It can swim, hunt and breath.
They are orange, black and white.They have face, eyes, mouth and fins.
Clown fish live int he coral reefs of the Indo-Pacific ocean. The are aquatic and can only live in water.
Clown fish eats plankton and small fishes.
It is an omnivore animal.
Balloon Fish
Balloon fish can be yellow, white, blue and brown. It has got fins, large eyes, beak at the end of a pointed snout, covered with little spines.
They live in coral reefs,tropical and subtropical areas in the sea.Some species can live in fresh water.They are aquatic.
Balloon fish like to eat invertebrate animals such as shellfish. They also like to eat seaweed. Balloon fish are omnivores.
Balloon Fish reproduces by eggs. They are oviparous.
They swim very slow and clumsy and balloon fish has the ability to swell, taking water or air, when they are attacked or frightened, multiplying their size several times making it impossible for the attacker to swallow it.
It's consider the second most poisonous vertebrate in the world.
Index
- Hawk
- Blue jay
- penguin
- Canary
- Flamingo
- Owl
- Eagle
- Toucan
- Parrot
- Woodpecker
Hawk
Hawk
It is brown, black and white.
It has got 2 legs, 2 wings, a beak and a short tail.
They live in mountains and tropical rainforest. It is terrestrial animal.
They are small animals. They eat mice,insects,rats,rabbits,squirrels,lizard and frogs. They are carnivores birds.
THEY LAY EGGS . THEY ARE OVIPAROUS . THEY ARE FAST AT FLYING THEY CAN SEE 8 TIMES BETTER THAN HUMANS.
Blue Jay
It's blue, black and white.
It has got two legs, feet, wings, chest, tail and a crest.
It live in coniferous forest and woodland. It is terrestrial animal. It is very adaptable and intelligent bird.
They eat insect nuts and fruits.They are omnivores.
Blue JAys lay eggs so they are oviparous animals.
penguin
Penguin
They are yellow, white, black, orange. They have got wings, beak, flippers.
They live in cold place,like the Antartic zoos. They are terrestrial.
They reproduce by eggs.
They are oviparous.
They can flip and slide, waddle, swim and go underwater.
Penguins eat fish.
Penguins are carnivores.
Canary
It can be yellow, red or orange.
It has got two legs, two wings, a beak and a tail.
It lives in wood, forest. It is native from the Canary Islands, from where its names come from.
The lays eggs so canaries are oviparous. They like to sing and whistle. They fly in flocks. Some years ago canaries were used to detect carbon monoxide in mines. If they stopped singing it meant that the air was poisonous.
They eat seeds,grasses,figs small insects plants.
They are herbivore.
Flamingo
They are pink, white and grey with white - pink- black beak. They have got small head, long neck, 2 legs, 2 wings and feathers.
They live in a watery region salines or lakes.
They are terrestrial.
The flamingo likes to eat brine shrimp, king prawns and aquatic plants. They are omnivores.
They reproduce by eggs.
They are omnivores.
They can fly and swim.
Owl
They are brown and white.
They have got 2 wings, 2 feet with claws, beak, 2 eyes.
They live in the trees and all over the world. They are terrestrial mammal.
Owls like to eat mice, moles, shrews, worms and small birds. They are carnivores.
Owl reproduces by eggs.
It's an oviparous animal.
It can fly an it has a good eye sights so can see a good distance. It's good at hunting and turning their heads.
Eagle
It's brown, white and orange.
It has got 2 wings, head (not bald), tail, claws and feathers.
They are terrestrial animals. They live near water, especially in coasts and lakes where fishing is abundant. From Mexico to Sourthern Canada and Alaska (USA)
The eagle lays eggs so is oviparous. It can fly and likes to hunt for fish and small animals.
Eagles were considered to be spiritual messengers between gods and humans. The bald eagle is the national bird of the United States of America.
They eat fishes like trouts or salmons, carrion from whales or seals. They are carnivore.
Toucan
They are orange and dark green. They have got beak, wings and colorful body and feathers.
They live in the forest of the Neotropical area . They are terrestrial.
Toucans like to eat insects, small reptiles, eggs and small chicks belonging to other birds. They are omnivores.
Toucan reproduces by eggs. It is an oviparous animal.
They can fly, hunt and do some noises like screams and barks.
Males beak is bigger than females.
Parrot
Parrots are multicoloured. They have got head with bill, head, wings, tail, body, clawed feet.
They live in the trees.They are terrestrial.
Parrots eats seeds, nuts, fruit, buds and nectar. They also eat invertebrate larvae. Parrots are omnivores.
They reproduce by eggs.
They are oviparous and they can fly.
The parrot is the most intelligent bird.
Woodpecker
Woodpecker is red, black and white.
It has got head, beak, eyes, wings, tail and belly claws.
They live in pires wood forest and panks. Its terrestrial animal.
They eat insets,seed nuts,pine seeds,fruits,acorn berries.They are insectivorous.
Woodpeckers are oviparous and lay eggs. They like to tap on tree trunks in order to find insects to eat.
Woodpeckers signal to one another making a drum roll sound.
Index
- Newt
- Salamander
- Spotted Salamander
- Tiger Salamander
- Axolotl
Newt
They are bright red or orange.
They have got slightly rough, dry skin, two big eyes, four webbed feet and lungs.
They eat molluscs and cockroaches. They are carnivore.
They lay eggs and oviparous. they can walk, hide and run. when they are injured they can regenerate a cut member.
Adult and larval newts inhabit rivers, lakes, ponds, or wooded swamps. Newts are found in woodlands, pastures, and meadows. They live in the south East of America. They have three stages in their life. They are aquatic larva, terrestrial in the youth and aquatic adult.
Salamander
They are black and yellow.
They have got webbed feet, head and lungs. It has an average length of 20 cm and smooth skin.
They live in moist forests, in centre and southern Europe. It is terrestrial animal.
They eat aquatic insects, small crustaceans, snail, slugs, earth worms and arachnids. They are carnivore.
Salamanders are ovoviviparous meaning that they develop their eggs inside the female until the larva is ready to be deposited into water. Salamanders like to live in solitude but share good hiding places with other salamanders. They are not good at swimming and sometimes die whilst laying their eggs in water. They can live for 20 years in the wild and up to 50 years in captivity.
Spotted Salamander
They are black, bluish black, dark grey, dark green and yellowish-orange spots.
They have two pairs of legs, tail, head and body.
They live in the shelter of leaves or burrows in decidous forests. Larvaes are aquatic and adults are terrestrial.
They eat larvae-zooplankton, adults -crickets, worms,insects,spiders,slugs.
They are carnivore amphibian.
They are oviparous and lay eggs. When the are larvae they swim but when they grow up they walk. When they are larvae they have external gills.
Tiger Salamander
Tiger Salamander is yellow and black.
It has got long tongue, four short legs and a long tail.
They live in wetlands in North America, Southern Canada and Eastern Mexico. They are terrestrial, they live in damp burrows.
They eat insects ,small mice, worms, and they eat other salamanders. They are carnivore.
They lay eggs and are oviparous animals. Tiger salamanders can climb and swim.
They are nocturnal and come out of their burrows to feed at night.
Axolotl
They are white, red and grey.
They have got four legs, six feathery fins and a tail.
It is aquatic animal, it live in water in Mexico.
They eat black worms and brine shrimp.They are carnivore.
The axolotl lays eggs so is an oviparous animal. It can swim and can run along the bottom of the river or ocean bed.
It is an endangered species.
What do you think about the project?
"We have really enjoyed learning about lots of animals. It has been great knowing that people in other countries are doing the same work as us."
Primary 3, St Denis Primary School, Scotland.
"We have been very happy to learn so many new things about animal species. It was wonderful to know that other classmates did the same job as us. We felt involved in the creation of the storyjumper.
We loved working in groups and using technologies to learn."
Istituto Comprensivo"De Amicis"Quartu S'Elena - Italy Primary school class 4^c-4^G
What do you think about the project?
We love animals. This project was very interesting and didactic. It was our first big project and we are happy, we mastered it. Thanks to teachers and students from other schools, especially Maria José Verdú.
Základná škola Mariánska Prievidza, Slovakia
What do you think about the project?
We have been very happy to see that other schools learn animals as us. We liked shared information among us and build an animals magazine together. There are lots of animals and very interesting information.
Thanks for your work and commitment.
Children from Escola Abat Oliba and
Teacher Mary Joe
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