Oviparous "Egg"spert

 

For Kindergarten Egg Heads

by Russell Cook & Maggie Hickman
2004

 

Introduction Task Process Resources Evaluation Conclusion

 

Introduction

Oviparous?  Hmm...?  What does that word mean?  During this webquest, you will become an "egg"spert scientist by discovering the true meaning of the word oviparous, and why some animals are called by this odd name.

 

Task

As scientists, it will be your job to learn about oviparous animals, classify and sort them, illustrate and write about them, and present your information orally to the class. 

 

 

Process

                    1.  Read Chickens Aren't the Only Ones by Ruth Heller

                    2.  Identify different egg laying (oviparous) animals. 

                    3.  Using crayons and paper, Illustrate a picture of your favorite oviparous animal. 

                    4.  Write a multiple sentence story about your favorite oviparous animal. 

                     5.  Share your story and picture with the class.

 

Resources

Oviparous Animal quiz:  http://www.manteno.k12.il.us/llacosse/animals.htm

Chick Hatchery:  http://www.msichicago.org/exhibit/chick/chick.html

 

 

Evaluation

Rubrics

Egg Laying Chart

Proficient (3)

Emerging (2)

Not Proficient (1)
The student correctly identified all oviparous and non-oviparous animals. The student correctly identified all oviparous and non-oviparous animals with some guidance. The student needed help identifying oviparous and non-oviparous animals.

 

Oral Language and Reading Comprehension

 

Proficient (3)

Emerging (2)

Not Proficient (1)

Can classify the animals as being hatched from eggs.

      
Can communicate that humans are not hatched from eggs.      
Can identify five oviparous animals by name.      
Can name two animals that are not oviparous.      

Final Presentation

Proficient (3)

Emerging (2)

Not Proficient (1)
The student wrote three or more sentences describing one oviparous animal. The student wrote two sentences describing one oviparous animal. The student counted their chickens before they hatched... 
The student accurately illustrated a picture that related to their written response. The student illustrated a picture of an oviparous animal. The student did not make appropriate effort for their illustration.
The student used good details to describe their oviparous animal to the class. The student used some details to describe their oviparous animal to the class. The student did not give an oral presentation.

 

Conclusion

Congratulations!  You are now an "egg"spert scientist on oviparous animals.  I hope you have learned a lot about our oviparous friends.