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AlligatorsAlligators VsVs CrocodilesCrocodiles
Do you know how to tell the difference between the two?
Philip Ilardi
EDU-500 Summer 2008
Introduction• Have you ever wanted to explore the difference
between alligators and crocodiles? Here is your chance! Are there any differences? Do they have similarities? Do they live in the same kinds of places? What do they eat? As you complete this project you will become an expert on alligators and crocodiles.
Turn the page and get ready to explore the world of two great reptiles.
Fun FactsFun Facts• All the species of alligators, caimans,
crocodiles, and gharial together are known as “crocodilians.”
• Alligators, caimans, crocodiles, and gharial are all part of the reptile family.
• Alligators and crocodiles are cold blooded and rely on the sun, warm rocks, shade, and cool mud to maintain their temperatures.
TaskTask• Using the internet resources provided in the slide
show you will research and gather information about the attributes of alligators and crocodiles.
You will use the findings to create a Venn Diagram which will help you in your writing
assignment where you will share your research.• If you’re ready to explore the world of reptiles
click to turn the page.
Alligator Work Sheet
Crocodile Work Sheet
ProcessProcessStep 1Step 1
• Explore the following webpages to gather information to complete your work sheet on alligators and crocodiles. All the following websites contain information you can use to complete the work sheets. Read carefully to find the true differences.
http://www.seaworldadventurepark.info/alligator.php
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-crocodile.html
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/cbd-faq-q1.htm
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/american_alligators.shtml#TopOfPage
http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/american_crocodiles.shtml
http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/safari/crocs/croctour/croctour.html
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Alligators_and_their_kin
Physical Characteristics
ProcessProcessStep 2
Food • Habitat
Explore the webpages to gather information to complete your worksheet on alligators and crocidiles.
http://agrigator.ifas.ufl.edu/gators/ http://agrigator.ifas.ufl.edu/gators/
http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csp_amis.htm http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csp_amis.htm
http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t- crocodile.html
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/alligator3.htm
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/alligators-and-crocodiles.htm
http://animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/alligators-and-crocodiles.htm
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Feeding_Habits
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Habitat
ProcessProcessStep 3
• Explore the webpages to gather information to complete your worksheet on alligators and crocidiles.
http://animals.jrank.org/pages/3640/Crocodiles-False-Gharials-Crocodylidae-BEHAVIOR-REPRODUCTION.html
http://w3.shorecrest.org/~Lisa_Peck/MarineBio/syllabus/ch9vertebrates/reptilesandbirds/repbirdwp/barbara/repro.html
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Reproduction
http://www.cclockwood.com/gatorcam/kidspage.htm
Reproduction
ProcessProcessStep 4
Fun Facts
Use the following webpages, or any of the previous ones to fill in the last box of your work sheet. Write down your favorite facts
you found during your exploration.
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/Alligator.shtml
http://www.alligatorfur.com/edu/gatorfacts.htm
Writing PieceWriting Piece
Using both your alligator and crocodile work sheets and the knowledge you gained from the webquest, your next task is to complete the Venn Diagram, which you will use to complete a writing task.
Venn Diagram Writing Rubric
Use your Venn Diagram and rubric to write about what you have learned during your exploration!
ConclusionConclusion
CONGRATULATIONS!! You have completed your exploration about alligators and crocodiles. Share what you have learned with friends and family so they know how to tell the difference between an alligator and a crocodile! Can you
guess whatI am??
ReferencesReferences• http://www.seaworldadventurepark.info/alligator.php
• http://www.sandiegozoo.org/animalbytes/t-crocodile.html
• http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/cbd-faq-q1.htm
• http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/american_alligators.shtml#TopOfPage
• http://www.fpl.com/environment/endangered/american_crocodiles.shtml
• http://animal.discovery.com/convergence/safari/crocs/croctour/croctour.html
• http://agrigator.ifas.ufl.edu/gators/
• http://www.flmnh.ufl.edu/cnhc/csp_amis.htmhttp://animals.howstuffworks.com/reptiles/alligators-and-crocodiles.htm
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Feeding_Habits
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Habitat
References Cont.References Cont.• http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/Alligator.shtml
http://www.alligatorfur.com/edu/gatorfacts.htm
http://animals.jrank.org/pages/3640/Crocodiles-False-Gharials-Crocodylidae-BEHAVIOR-REPRODUCTION.html
http://w3.shorecrest.org/~Lisa_Peck/MarineBio/syllabus/ch9vertebrates/reptilesandbirds/repbirdwp/barbara/repro.html
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Reproduction
http://home.cfl.rr.com/gatorhole/#Alligators_and_their_kin