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Animal Adventurers - Animal Research Reports
First graders research different animals and create reports based on their research. In this animals lesson plan, 1st graders use graphic organizers, worksheets, quizzes, the library, internet, and more.
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Amazing Animals
Students participate in an animal research report. They present a PowerPoint presentation to the class and follow specific instructions when it comes to what to include in the report.
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Animal Rights Vs. Animal Welfare - Understanding the Issue
Students explore the difference between animal rights and animal welfare. They take a field trip to a farm to explore the producing animals for human use. After researching and collecting information from animal welfare/rights...
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Animal Research Project
Third graders prepare an oral report using Appleworks to present information on their animal. They write a short narrative comparing and contrasting their animal to another students and, after watching other presentations, discuss what...
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Animal Research Form
In this animal research worksheet, students take notes as they choose an animal to research. Each of the three pages focuses on one part of the report. Over three days students read about the animal, write information about the animal...
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Animal Report
Fourth graders research an animal of their choice and take the information in outline form, and write paragraphs to complete a final report form, draw a picture of their subject, and mount for display.
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Polar Animal Research Reports
Third graders research and write a report on a polar animal. Each student be given a graphic organizer to complete on a particular animal. They are encouraged to use technology for the research and presentation portions of the project.
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Desert Animal Research
Second graders research a desert animal and create a 5 card HyperStudio stack including description, habitat, diet and an interesting fact.
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Pencil to Paper Book Reports
Students explore the concept of how to write a factual book report. In this book report lesson, students conduct research on various topics. Students then use the information to write a book report in their own words.
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Animal Research Project
First graders are introduced to the topic of researching by the librarian. Using a worksheet, they use various sources in the library to choose one animal from various groups. They complete a fact sheet on each animal and report their...
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Endangered Animals
Introduce young learners to endangered animals. They write a report of an endangered animal and create an illustration for their report. They create a poster for their report as well and present it to the class.
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Making Flap Books for Report Writing - All About Tigers
In this report writing worksheet, students make an All About Tigers flap book based on the directions give for the teacher on the first page. They examine topics such as where the animal lives, what do they eat, enemies and protection,...
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Exploring Arizona's Biotic Communities Lesson 3: A Day in the Life
Junior ecologists examine Arizona's biotic communities and research an animal or plant that is found in this community. In this lesson, learnerss write a narrative essay about their assigned animal or plant. They research online and in...
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A Zoo Book for All
A visit to the local zoo launches an integrated life science/ language arts research project into the habitat, feeding habits, offspring, lifespan, and other interesting facts about animals. Each group selects two animals to photograph...
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Animal Report (Lesson 1 - Task Definition - Grade 4)
Fourth graders brainstorm about the word "research" and choose an animal to research. They use Big Six skills to find information about the animal and then write a report about it.
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Animal Report
Second graders research an animal of their choice and then write a structured report about it. They use Word Art to make a cover for their report.
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Animal Report - Outlines
Fourth graders are introduced to the outline format and how to organize information from notes into a finished outline. They use a form to compile researched information into an outline in preparation for writing a final report.
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Choosing a Subject for a Research Paper
Middle schoolers choose an appropriate subject for a research project. In this choosing a research subject lesson, students discuss the purpose and process of writing a research paper and read a sample paper. Middle schoolers create a...
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Reading Research!
Students investigate the life of an animal and how it responds to winter. The lesson's focus is on reading and research skills using pictures to assist in the understanding of the information presented.
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Write On! Step by Step Paragraph and Report Writing
Students plan and write paragraphs while integrating other core subject areas. In this paragraph writing lesson, students complete 5 lessons to practice writing paragraphs. Students incorporate various core subjects into their paragraph...
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Animal Reports
Third graders choose an animal to research and write a report about. They determine the animals' habitat, animal classification, whether it is endangered or extinct, and the type of food it eats. Also, they add any special...
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Investigation 10 - Mammal Oral Reports
Fourth graders research a Utah mammal, then create and present a mini-report. They access websites imbedded in this plan to help them with their research. There is also a nice prewrite graphic organizer to help them organize their...
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Creating My Personal Animal ABC Book
Students conduct Internet research on various animals. They write and create an Animal ABC book, including pictures of each animal, and each animal's phyla and class, to present to a young child.
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Pandas, Flamingos and Blogs
Students use the computer to discover animals. In this animal lesson, students look at online webcams to view animals and write in a daily blog discussing what the animals are doing. They use either Pixie or PowerPoint to create an...