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