Mrs. Schneider's Super Stars

Today for writing, we combined science and writing.  Students were asked to pick an animal that was native to Utah, think about their habitats, adaptations, and lifestyles.  Then they wrote a story from the animal’s point of view.  We also talked about how to write using “Show, Don’t Tell” techniques.  Here is a video that explains what that is: 

http://www.brainpop.com/english/writing/shownottell/

Here are a few websites that show some Utah animals:
https://sites.google.com/site/utahbiomesplantsanimals/wetlands/wetland-plants-animals

Utah State Animal: Rocky Mountain Elk
http://www.statesymbolsusa.org/Utah/Elk_Rocky_MT.html

A list of animals, a few facts, and some pictures:

http://mlbean.byu.edu/Portals/26/docs/Who%20knows%20Utah%20Animals.pdf

The Red Fox: 

http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/rsgis2/search/Display.asp?FlNm=vulpvulp

Wolverine:
http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/rsgis2/search/Display.asp?FlNm=gulogulo

Mule Deer:

http://wildlife.utah.gov/learn-more/mule-deer.html

Squirrel:
http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/rsgis2/search/Display.asp?FlNm=sciuaber

Chipmunks:
http://dwrcdc.nr.utah.gov/rsgis2/search/Display.asp?FlNm=tamimini