Switcheroo+Zoo

At the Switcheroo Zoo website you will be able to create your very own animal! Yes, you will develop a new animal species using all of the information you have learned about animals and the habitats where they live. Have you ever heard of Dr. Frankenstein!!!

Below are some questions you should be considering when creating your animal and writing the description. 1.Where does your animal live? What habitat? 2.What does your animal like to eat? 3.What is the personality of your animal (friendly, mean, etc.)? 4.Does your animal have enemies and/or friends? 5.How does your animal's physical attributes help him/her survive in their habitat?



When you arrive at the site the page will look like the picture on the left. You will click on one of the nine animals that appear on the screen.

Another screen with the animal standing in their habitat will appear. Below you will see I clicked on the monkey and this screen appeard. Your objective is to create a new animal from this animal by using the tools they provide.

Looking at the picture to the right you will see that under the ape is a row of colored animal icons and under that row you will find tools to change the body of the animal on your screen- tail, feet and head. Click on one of the body icons and then on one of the animals in the row above or from the Quick Switch options to the left of your animal. You will see that the animal will change with every click-- very fun! You will also see the name of the animals and a description of the animals as you change it. This information will be helpful when you name and write a description about your animal. When you are finished creating your animal you will click on the camera and a new screen will open with your finished animal and the animal information (see the image below).



Once your animal is created and printed you will need to write your draft that describes your animals. You might want to review the questions listed at the top of the page for ideas. Have your draft checked by your teacher. When approves you will be ready to open a Microsoft Word Document to type your final copy. Head over to Microsoft Word and begin to type your animal essay! Please start your essay 1/2 way down the page since you will be cutting and pasting your animal picture on the top of the page. The title of your essay should be the name of your animal. You must also indicate the author's name and date, along with the essay. Please look at the example below.