3. You will write a 2 page paper on your three species based on the research you have done. First, write a brief explanation of each species (diet, locations, interesting behavior, etc). Then, compare the species to each other. Focus on similarities and differences. Finally, explain why you think each species evolved. Were they isolated by location? Did they adapt to have different diets? Were there other environmental pressures? Include any evidence that has been recorded.

4. When you are finished with your paper, we will have a group discussion in class. Be prepared to talk for a few minutes about the species you picked and why.

Part 2: Create a new animal as a group

1. You will be assigned to groups of three.

2. Brainstorm and try to create a new animal that has never been "discovered" before. The animal may be realistically possible, or completely off-the-wall. Use this opportunity to be creative.

3. When you think up an animal, you must draw it as a group. Be sure to draw as many details as possible, and be prepared to explain the creature.

4. Write up a one page report as a group that describes your animal. You must include its diet, behavior, location, special adaptations, and how it came to be. Pretend your animal is real, and make up it's story.

5. Your group will introduce your animal to the class, and at the end, we will vote on three categories; most creative, most likely to be real, and best story.

6. After all the animals have been introduced and voted on, we will discuss the taboo topic of human evolution. We will talk about all different perspectives and ideas, including your own. So think long and hard about your thoughts, and see if your opinion has changed, or if you've gained new ideas over the course of this project.

Have fun and be creative!