Introduction | Task | Process | Resources | Evaluation | Conclusion | Notes to Teachers

Introduction                                                

There are many fascinating creatures that live in the dark.   They may live underground, in caves, in the deep depths of the ocean or they may be animals that are active at night.  Have you ever thought about how they live and survive?  This WebQuest will help you learn more about those creatures that live in the dark.  Who knows what fascinating creatures are out there!

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Task

Your task is to explore each page of this Webquest and complete the activities located there.

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Process

Using the resources on each page, go through each activity.  Be prepared to share your findings.                        

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Resources

Internet and Computer Resources

These sites are in addition to the URLs mentioned in each setting under the process section.

Nocturnal Animals - AllAboutNature.com - Just click on an animal to go to that printout.

The Electronic Zoo - Animal resources - Select a species from the Pick List.

Animal Omnibus - This is a list of web sources indexed by the name of the animal.

Library Resources

The Life of the Cave, Charles E. Mohr

Creatures That Glow, Anita Ganeri

Amazing World of Animals, Lawrence Jeffries

Creatures of Mystery, Jan Fortman

Underground Life, Allan Roberts

Bats, Kevin J. Holmes

Night Creatures, Gallimard Jeunesse

Amazing Bats, Frank Greenaway

Bats, Betsy Maestro

Stellaluna, Janell Cannon

Videos

Eyewitness Ocean, Eyewitness Video Series, 1997

Amazing Animals, Nighttime Animals, DK Vision, 1995

Nightmares of Nature: Night Stalkers, National Geographic, 1997

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Evaluation

The evaluation of this WebQuest will be done in two parts.  The teacher will use the Research and Presentation Rubrics to assess students on the basis of:  

1.   Accuracy of researched information.                                       

2.  Accuracy, completeness, and relevancy of the information on the topics posed by classmates and teacher in their presentations.  

The second part asks you, the student, to complete a WebQuest-Assessment that reflects on your study of "Creatures in the Dark."  

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Conclusion
This WebQuest was designed to motivate students to explore the exciting world of creatures living in the dark.  Do continue your research of "Creatures in the Dark" by visiting other sites on the internet.  As you find additional sites of interest, please e-mail me so I can include them at this site. Thank you for your time and
participation on this activity.

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Last updated on April 3, 2001
Robin Thieneman
Lanesville Elementary School