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4.2. Animal makers

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Lifespan

gato sentado.

Definition:

It is the time a person, animal or plant is expected to live.

Es el tiempo que una persona, animal o planta se espera que pueda vivir.

Example:

The lifespan of a cat is twelve years.

La esperanza de vida de un gato es de doce años.

Spanish word:

Esperanza de vida.

Audio:

Sight

Lince caminando de frente.

Definition:

Sight is the ability to see.

La vista es la capacidad de ver.

Example:

A lynx has a very good sight.

El lince tiene muy buena vista.

Spanish word:

Vista.

Audio:

Weight

Elefante

Definition:

The weight shows how heavy someone or something is. The verb is weigh.

El peso muestra cómo de pesado es alguien o algo. El verbo es pesar.

Example:

An elephant’s weight can be between 2,200 and 6,400 kilos.

El peso de un elefante puede estar entre 2.200 y 6.400 kilos.

Spanish word:

Peso.

Audio:


Retor dice



Now that you can compare animals and you know their parts and characteristics, it’s time to give life to your creature. Here is an example of a fantastic animal made by joining parts of other animals.

In the picture, there is a collage of an invented animal. It has got the head of an elephant, the body of a zebra, the tail of a horse and the wings of a parrot. This animal is in the savannah.

I am sure that, right now, you are imagining how your fantastic animal could look like. You can even have a name for it. Your imaginary being becomes more and more real, doesn't it? 

OK, let's learn how to do it. Pay attention to the example.

 A zebra + a horse + an elephant + a parrot = a Zebraphant!

Are you ready now to create your super animal?

Do you need help with the image?

Audio explanation

1. Design the ideal animal

Vídeo

It’s time to work in groups and start designing our ideal animals. Follow the instructions and start creating your creature. In groups, read the instructions and get ready to create your super animal. Have a look at the different options to design your animal!

(Vídeo: pendiente de AYESA)

Text

Designing the ideal animal: step by step.

  1. Let’s begin by thinking of all the animals we know.
  2. Choose some animals.
  3. Choose the best characteristics of those animals.
  4. Set up ideas in your ideal animal chart: animal, part, reason.
  5. Design the head, body and legs of your animal.
  6. Give a name to your animal.
  7. Choose how to design your animal:
    1. Option 1 - drawing: Take your coloured pencils and start drawing the different parts.
    2. Option 2 - collage: Collect animal pictures. Cut out heads, bodies and legs. Choose your favourite parts. Glue the animal body parts onto the paper.
    3. Option 3 - 3D printable: Download and print the templates. Cut out the different parts. Assemble and glue the parts. Choose your favourite parts. Glue the animal body parts onto the body.

Templates

How to make 3D animals?

  1. Download and print the templates.
  2. Cut out the different parts.
  3. Assemble and glue the parts.
  4. Choose your favourite parts.
  5. Glue the animal body parts onto the body.
Click here to download animal makers
Rostros de dos mujeres jóvenes con apariencia diferente.
Definition:

The way that someone or something looks.

El aspecto en el que se presenta alguien o algo.

Example:

You have an attractive appearance.

Tienes un aspecto atractivo.

Do you need help with the video?

Audio explanation

2. Making your animal

Now that you have seen the steps to design your animal and the 3 different options, choose one of them (drawing, collage and 3D printable) and make it.

Do you remember how many things you have done to complete the task?

You had to put into practice everything you know. Constant work helps you learn. When we make a great effort, our work is valued by family and teachers. But the most important thing is that we feel glad for the work that we did.

I encourage you to continue working. Keep learning and improving.

3. Check what I have learnt.

How much you have learned to get here! Everything you learn helps you to achieve the goals you set for yourself.

Reflect for a moment on all you have learned so far. And complete STEP 3 of your Learning Journal (I review what I have learned).

Remember:

  • Ask your teacher whether you will fill it in on paper or on the computer.
  • If you fill it in on the computer, don't forget to save it on your computer when you finish it!

Cheer up, you'll do great!

¿Necesitas más ayuda?

¡Cuánto has aprendido hasta llegar aquí! Todo lo que aprendes te ayuda para conseguir las metas que te propones.

Reflexiona un momento sobre todo lo que has aprendido hasta llegar aquí. Y completa el PASO 3 de tu Diario de Aprendizaje (Reviso lo aprendido).

Recuerda:

  • Pregunta a tu profesor o profesora si la rellenarás en papel o en el ordenador.
  • Si la rellenas en el ordenador, ¡no te olvides de guardarla en tu ordenador cuando la termines!