Title of Project : Animals - Reptiles - Grade One
Lesson 2: Reptile Colors and Patterns
Objectives:
Students will:
- observe and study the colors and patterns of reptile skin..
- use the computer as a tool to gather information from web sites
recognize that there are many types of snakes and turtles
- complete one art project
Instructional Methods:
- cooperative learning
Materials Needed:
Project #1 - coat hangers, masking tape, newsprint, paint (thick tempra or acrylic), brushes, spray shellac
Project #2 - paper plates, construction paper, glue, paint/markers, scissors
Project #3 - paper, paint, brushes
- Internet sites bookmarked - Central Snakes Page (http://centralpets.com/pages/reptiles/snakes.shtml)  and
Central Turtles Page (http://centralpets.com/pages/reptiles/turtles.shtml)
Activities Prior to Computer:
- Explain to students that they will be givien the opportunity to view several different pictures of snakes or/and turtles.  Ask them to study the colors, patterns and designs on the reptiles' skin.
Activities While at the Computer:
- Individual students will work with an adult helper or older student.
- Click on the title of the Internet site below:(already bookmarked)
Central Snakes Page  or Central Turtles Page
- Have the student click on any one of the stamp-sized pictures to view a full screen picture of that particular snake or turtle.
- Students study and compare the reptile as directed in the activity prior to computer.
Activities For After Using the Computer:
- Teachers can choose one of the following art activites
Project #1 - Paper Mache Snakes  (This is a major project - but well worth it! Lots of parent help is required)
1) Have a parent vounteer bend and shape coat hangers into snake shapes.
2) Cover with newsprint and masking tape.
3) Use wall paper paste (or paper mache gel) and newsprint to paper mache snakes.  Some touch-up may be required on another day.
4) When snakes are thoroughly dry, paint with either thick tempra or acrylic paint depicting the colors and designs viewed on the website.
5) Spray on a coat of shellac for shine
Project #2 - Paper Plate Turtles
1) Have students use markers or paint to decorate a paper plate to look like a turtle shell depicting the colors and designs viewed on the website.
2) Cut four legs and a head shape from construction paper to complete their turtle.
Project # 3 - Painting - Snakes or Turtles
1) Have students paint a turtle or snake on a large sheet of large art paper depicting the colors and designs viewed on the website.
Additional Resources:
NetVet - Reptiles
(http://netvet.wustl.edu/reptiles.htm)
Gander Academy's Reptile Related Resources on the World Wide Web
(http://www.stemnet.nf.ca/CITE/reptiles.htm)

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